BATON ROUGE, LA – Three Baton Rouge residents are facing federal charges as part of a nationwide crackdown on healthcare fraud and opioid abuse, the Department of Justice announced today. Kevan Andre Hills, age 30; Devin Tyrone Stampley, Jr., age 32; and Asia Deshan Guess, age 27, are accused of a brazen scheme to illegally obtain and distribute controlled substances, while simultaneously defrauding Medicaid. The trio’s alleged crimes are part of a sweeping action that has brought charges against 193 individuals nationwide, with losses exceeding a staggering $2.75 billion.
According to the indictment, the conspiracy unfolded between April 2021 and February 2023. Hills, Stampley, Guess, and their associates allegedly used at least 97 forged and fraudulent prescriptions – bearing the stolen DEA registration numbers and identifying information of 12 unsuspecting physicians and medical professionals – to secure controlled substances from pharmacies across the Baton Rouge area and beyond. The scheme wasn’t limited to prescription fraud; authorities also allege that Stampley burglarized a Louisiana pharmacy in April 2022, making off with approximately $10,600 worth of controlled substances – a haul of 54 different drugs.
The scale of the nationwide operation is immense. Federal authorities have seized over $231 million in assets, including cash, luxury vehicles, and gold, in connection with the investigation. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered a stark warning: “It does not matter if you are a trafficker in a drug cartel or a corporate executive or medical professional employed by a health care company, if you profit from the unlawful distribution of controlled substances, you will be held accountable.”
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. emphasized the local impact of the case. “Today’s charges underscore our unwavering commitment to combating health care fraud and opioid abuse, which threaten the well-being of our communities and the integrity of our health care system,” Gathe said. “The defendants allegedly exploited the trust placed in our health care system to unlawfully acquire and distribute controlled substances, causing harm not only to the individuals directly affected but to the entire community.”
The investigation was a collaborative effort, involving the Health Care Fraud Unit’s National Rapid Response Strike Forces and multiple U.S. Attorney’s Offices. Christi A. Grimm, Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-OIG), stated plainly, “We will not tolerate fraud that preys on patients who need and deserve high quality health care.” The HHS-OIG and its partners are determined to protect taxpayer dollars and safeguard the health and financial well-being of Americans.
The charges against Kevan Andre Hills, Devin Tyrone Stampley, Jr., and Asia Deshan Guess represent a significant blow to drug trafficking and healthcare fraud operations in the Baton Rouge area. As the investigation continues, authorities are likely to uncover further details of the conspiracy and potentially identify additional co-conspirators. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on any developments.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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