Peter Nwoke, Tax Evasion, Michigan 2011

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A Grosse Pointe Woods doctor was convicted of failing to declare and pay taxes on income earned from illegally selling controlled substance prescriptions and evading taxes on corporate income. Peter Nwoke, 50, was found guilty by a federal jury in Detroit for his crimes, which involved selling opioid prescriptions for $500 each and hiding income from his medical practice. The trial, which began on April 7, 2026, revealed that Nwoke underreported his taxable income by over $2 million and paid only $29,424 in taxes when he should have paid $849,088.

Nwoke’s medical practice, Divine Medical Care and Divine Medical Services, involved visiting homebound Medicare patients in Detroit. However, he also engaged in the illicit sale of controlled substance prescriptions, including Oxycontin and oxycodone, which were then sold on the street market. To avoid paying taxes, Nwoke incorporated additional corporations, City Medical and Divine Medical Center, in the names of nominees, allowing him to control the bank accounts and reap profits without reporting the income.

The evidence presented at trial showed that Nwoke’s tax evasion scheme spanned several years, with the doctor underreporting his taxable income for 2011, 2012, and 2013. The IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) and the United States Attorney’s Office worked together to bring Nwoke to justice, with United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. and Special Agent in Charge Karen Wingerd announcing the conviction.

The conviction of Peter Nwoke serves as a reminder that tax evasion and illicit activities will not be tolerated. The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the need for individuals to report their income accurately and pay their fair share of taxes.

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