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10/23/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Telemedicine Company Owner Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for $46M Medicare Fraud Scheme

Telemedicine Company Owner Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for $46M Medicare Fraud Scheme

The owner of a telemedicine company was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for organizing and leading a $46.2 million Medicare fraud conspiracy that spanned more than six years. In addition to the prison term, the defendant was ordered to pay $17,942,402 in restitution to Medicare and $10,431,463 in forfeiture.

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Action Details

  • Date:Oct. 23, 2026, 7:54 a.m.
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions
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