Jonathan M. Hargett, a former civilian employee of the Department of Defense, was sentenced to 40 months in prison on a charge of health care fraud stemming from a scheme in which he collected over $2.2 million after submitting fraudulent claims for federal health care benefits.
According to a statement of offense submitted to the Court at the time of the guilty plea, Hargett worked from 1997 to 2004 as a civilian employee for the Department of Defense in Germany and was enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Hargett, 42, formerly of Germany, pled guilty on Sept. 8, 2014, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He was indicted in October 2013, extradited from Germany, and returned to the United States in July 2014.
Upon completion of his prison term, Hargett will be placed on three years of supervised release. The plea agreement also calls for Hargett to pay over $2.2 million in restitution to the United States. He also is subject to a forfeiture money judgment in the same amount.
The government has seized more than $704,000 from Hargett’s bank accounts, and German authorities have seized or frozen over $500,000.
Hargett’s bogus medical claims drained resources from a program designed to serve wounded veterans, said U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr.
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Major Procurement Fraud Unit applauded Mr. Hargett’s sentencing and are pleased that he has been brought to justice for fraud and stealing from the American taxpayer.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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