Ex-Felon Alonso Bilks Medicaid, Exploits Patient

CONCORD, NH – A coordinated takedown across New England has exposed a network of brazen healthcare fraudsters, with charges totaling over $14 million. The New England Strike Force, in conjunction with the Department of Justice’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, is sending a clear message: exploiting the system for profit won’t be tolerated. Six defendants now face federal charges, each accused of chipping away at vital resources meant for legitimate care.

Among those indicted is Erik Alonso, 54, of Miami, Florida. Despite a 2015 conviction for healthcare fraud – a conviction that should have barred him from billing federal programs – Alonso allegedly schemed to defraud NH Medicaid between March 2022 and July 2024. Working as a telehealth psychotherapy provider in Laconia, New Hampshire, Alonso is accused of submitting fraudulent claims while concealing his prior conviction. But the indictment goes further, alleging Alonso didn’t just steal money; he preyed on a vulnerable patient, leveraging purported therapy sessions for personal errands, including assistance with seeking a presidential pardon and applying for licensure in other states. Alonso faces eight counts of health care fraud.

The scope of the fraud extends beyond Alonso’s alleged actions. Leo Anzivino Jr., 34, of Teaticket, Massachusetts, is accused of being a “straw owner” for Advanced Medical Supply (Advanced), a durable medical equipment (DME) company. The indictment claims Anzivino conspired to fraudulently obtain over $6 million in Medicare funds by submitting false claims for DME – braces and other equipment allegedly provided unnecessarily. Anzivino is further charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and four counts of money laundering, accused of falsifying bank records and transferring over $3 million between New Hampshire and Massachusetts banks to hide the source of the illicit funds. The government has already seized approximately $353,768.29 linked to the scheme.

Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack, along with Acting U.S. Attorneys Michael P. Drescher of Vermont and Craig M. Wolff of Maine, announced the enforcement action. “This collaborative effort demonstrates our commitment to protecting federal health care programs from those who seek to defraud them,” McCormack stated. The cases are being prosecuted by DOJ Trial Attorneys Danielle Sakowski, Thomas Campbell, and Tiffany Wynn, alongside Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Vicinanzo of the District of New Hampshire, and DOJ Trial Attorneys Danielle Sakowski, Thomas Campbell, and John Howard. The charges detailed in the indictments reveal a pattern of calculated deceit and a callous disregard for the integrity of the healthcare system.

The investigation uncovered a deliberate attempt to mask the flow of fraudulent funds. Anzivino Jr.’s alleged scheme wasn’t just about billing Medicare for unnecessary equipment; it was about meticulously laundering the money to conceal its origin. The use of a straw owner and complex bank transfers highlights the sophistication – and the audacity – of the operation. The government’s seizure of assets represents a first step towards recovering the stolen funds, but the full extent of the damage remains to be seen.

The New England Strike Force’s actions are a stark reminder that healthcare fraud is not a victimless crime. Every dollar stolen from these programs diminishes the quality of care available to those who legitimately need it. As the Department of Justice continues its national crackdown, expect more indictments and a renewed focus on prosecuting those who exploit the system for personal gain. The cases of Alonso and Anzivino Jr. serve as a warning: the long arm of the law is reaching out, and accountability is coming.”

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