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11/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2026 07:09

Jacksonville Pharmacy Owner and Accountant Indicted in $51 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Jacksonville Pharmacy Owner and Accountant Indicted in $51 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Jacksonville, Florida - Charlie Bernard Griffin III (61, Jacksonville) has been charged in a 31-count federal indictment with health care fraud and money laundering. Ethelbert Chinenye Nwanegbo (47, St. Johns) has been charged in the same indictment with money laundering. Each faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on each count. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:Nov. 12, 2026, 7:50 a.m.
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions
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