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Podiatrist and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Sentenced in $3.2 Million Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy Involving Unlicensed Person Performing Skin Grafts

Podiatrist and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Sentenced in $3.2 Million Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy Involving Unlicensed Person Performing Skin Grafts

FRESNO, Calif. - U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston sentenced Felipe Ruiz, 52, of Fresno, and Jose Gabriel Aguirre, 53, of Clovis, to 63 months in prison for conspiracy to commit health care fraud, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. Judge Thurston also ordered forfeiture of nine properties owned by Aguirre and Ruiz, as well as a $2.6 million personal forfeiture money judgement against Aguirre and a $12.1 million personal forfeiture money judgement against Ruiz.

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Action Details

  • Date:April 13, 2026
  • Agency:April 13, 2026; U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions
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