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02/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/26/2026 12:22

Telemedicine Company Owner Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for $56M Medicare Fraud Scheme

Telemedicine Company Owner Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for $56M Medicare Fraud Scheme

The owner of two telemedicine companies was sentenced today to 7 years in prison and ordered to pay $27.9 million in restitution for his role in a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare for unnecessary durable medical equipment.

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

Action Details

  • Date:February 26, 2026
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions
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