Kelly Luanne Schaible, Botox and Juvederm Sales, Nevada 2018

Las Vegas Beauty Business Owner Pleads Guilty to $2.3 Million Botox and Juvederm Scam

Kelly Luanne Schaible, a 56-year-old resident of Henderson, Nevada, has pleaded guilty to selling $2.3 million worth of non-FDA approved and misbranded Botox and Juvederm-related products. This disturbing case highlights the dangers of counterfeit beauty products and the importance of purchasing from reputable sources.

According to court documents, Schaible, also known as Kelly Reed and Heather Lane, owned and operated several beauty product websites, including AAE d/b/a Basics, Inc.; Basics, Inc.; and Basics Inc., Ltd. From 2009 to at least 2014, these websites sold various beauty products related to weight loss, hair loss, skin care, eyelashes, and wrinkle reduction.

Schaible admitted to knowingly marketing, selling, and distributing non-FDA approved prescription drugs containing Botulinum Toxin Type A, also known as Botox, and non-FDA approved prescription devices containing hyaluronic acid, also known as Juvederm-related products. These products were obtained from distributors in China and sold to customers without proper labeling or a valid prescription.

The investigation revealed that Schaible made various misrepresentations on the websites, leading customers to believe the fake Botox and Juvederm products were safe and could be administered without a prescription. She sold approximately 9,500 units of misbranded prescription drugs containing Botulinum and received approximately $1.7 million in sales revenue. Additionally, she sold approximately 4,000 units of misbranded Juvederm products and received approximately $630,000 in sales revenue.

Schaible's actions put the health and well-being of her customers at risk, and her guilty plea is a significant step towards holding her accountable for her crimes. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying the authenticity and safety of beauty products before purchasing them.

The case was investigated by the FDA-Office of Criminal Investigations, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Carla Baldwin Carry is prosecuting the case. Schaible's sentencing is scheduled for October 25, 2018, with a maximum statutory penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for wire fraud, and up to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine for introducing misbranded devices into interstate commerce.

For those who suspect a website of selling illegal medical products or devices, the FDA encourages reporting by calling 1-866-300-4374 or visiting https://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ucm059315.htm.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/internet-business-owner-pleads-guilty-selling-23-million-worth-non-fda-approved-and