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10/23/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Harlingen couple sentenced in multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme
Harlingen couple sentenced in multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The operators of a durable medical equipment company have been sentenced for defrauding Medicare. Jeremiah Yzaguirre, 47, and his wife, Maria Luisa Yzaguirre, 47, both of Harlingen, pleaded guilty April 22, 2025. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. imposed a 110-month-term of imprisonment for Jeremiah Yzaguirre, while Maria Luisa Yzaguirre received 80 months. Both must also serve three years of supervised release following their sentences. They were both further ordered to pay $9,248,976 in restitution to Medicare and a $25,000 fine.
Action Details
- Date:Oct. 23, 2026, 7:55 a.m.
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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