Robert Bruns Jr, Mail Fraud, Indiana 2024

A Clarksville, Indiana man has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for orchestrating a fake medical billing scheme that bilked his clients out of $316,450.41, announced Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay.

Robert Bruns, Jr., 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. Bruns, owner of Accelerated Billing and Reimbursement Services (ABRS), a medical billing business specializing in ambulance service providers, diverted his clients’ insurance reimbursement checks to a Post Office box he controlled.

Between October 2017 and February 2020, Bruns collected over $300,000 from two clients, Prompt and InHealth, by creating phony documentation that made it appear he had purchased one of the client businesses. He then used the money for his personal benefit. This scheme was part of a long history of financial crimes, with Bruns having prior convictions for Forgery, Theft, Criminal Simulation, and Identity Theft in 2000, 2004, 2006, and 2012.

The investigation into Bruns’ scheme was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorneys Diane Berkowitz and Molly Kelley prosecuted the case. The court ordered Bruns to pay $316,450.41 in restitution and serve two years of supervised release after his prison term.

Bruns’ fake medical billing scheme is a stark reminder of the importance of due diligence when entrusting financial matters to third-party service providers. His clients, Prompt and InHealth, were left with significant financial losses due to his deceitful actions.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates on any further developments. In the meantime, residents of Clarksville and surrounding areas are advised to exercise caution when selecting medical billing services.

The case serves as a warning to individuals and businesses involved in financial crimes that law enforcement will pursue them vigorously. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office remain committed to protecting the public from financial predators like Robert Bruns, Jr.

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