Healthcare Fraud Rocks Indiana: Anthony Bitterling Sentenced to 24 Months’ Imprisonment
HAMMOND, Indiana – In a shocking case of healthcare fraud, Anthony Bitterling, 42, of Winamac, Indiana, was sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. This brazen scheme saw Bitterling, along with co-defendants Kahley Vergon-Mayotte and Roy Dunn, running an ambulance company that fraudulently billed Medicare for transportation of Medicare recipients to dialysis appointments.
According to documents filed in the case, the defendants’ fraud resulted in Medicare paying out over $1 million for medically unnecessary ambulance transportation. The staggering amount of $1,062,181 in restitution was ordered to be paid by Bitterling. This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance in the healthcare system.
The investigation into this case was carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Indiana State Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Diane L. Berkowitz handled the case.
The sentencing of Bitterling comes after his co-defendant, Roy Dunn, was sentenced on January 8, 2016, to 30 months’ imprisonment, 2 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $1,062,181 in restitution. Kahley Vergon-Mayotte is scheduled to be sentenced on March 17, 2016.
This case highlights the need for accountability in the healthcare industry. The consequences of such fraud can be severe, and it is essential that those responsible are held to account. Bitterling’s sentence serves as a warning to anyone considering similar crimes.
Defendant: Anthony Bitterling, 42, of Winamac, Indiana
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud
City and State: Hammond, Indiana
Date: (no specific date mentioned)
Sentence: 24 months’ imprisonment, 400 hours of community service, 2 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $1,062,181 in restitution
Dollar Amount: $1,062,181
Defendant’s Current Status: Serving 24 months’ imprisonment
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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