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06/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/02/2026 05:21

Three Sentenced to Prison for Laundering Medicare Fraud Proceeds

Three Sentenced to Prison for Laundering Medicare Fraud Proceeds

MIAMI - Three South Florida men were sentenced to prison for their participation in a scheme to defraud Medicare and launder more than $2.2 million in illicit health care fraud proceeds.

  • Marco Scamarone, 34, of Tamarac, was sentenced to 70 months in prison.
  • Jose Mendez, 34, of Coral Springs, was sentenced to 78 months in prison.
  • Renee Vazquez, 33, of Tamarac, was sentenced to 60 months in prison.

Read more on https://www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:June 1, 2026
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions
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