John Christopher Barrilleaux, Healthcare Fraud, Louisiana 2025

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New Orleans, LA – Crime

A Thibodaux, Louisiana social worker has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a multi-million dollar healthcare fraud scheme.

According to court documents, John Christopher Barrilleaux, 64, submitted false claims to private insurance companies for millions of dollars in healthcare services that were not actually provided. To hide the fraud, Barrilleaux created fake patient notes and submitted them to the insurance companies to support his bills.

Between 2008 and 2024, Barrilleaux submitted false claims to private insurance companies for millions of dollars in healthcare services. He was sentenced to 30 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $4,592,650 in restitution to the victim companies, as well as a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas D. Moses, of the Financial Crimes Unit and Health Care Fraud Coordinator, and Trial Attorney Kelly Z. Walters, of the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division’s Fraud Section.

The sentencing of Barrilleaux serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and protecting the integrity of our healthcare system.

Defendant:

John Christopher Barrilleaux

Criminal Charges:

Healthcare fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1347

City and State:

New Orleans, Louisiana

Sentencing Date:

February 27, 2025

Sentence:

30 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $4,592,650 in restitution and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100

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