Pittsburgh, PA – A 31-year-old nurse from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 24 months imprisonment for computer fraud, leaving the medical community reeling in shock.
According to court documents, Kevin N. Ukaegbu, a former graduate nurse at Allegheny General Hospital, used the hospital credentials of a Highmark resident physician to attempt to modify prescription medications for two patients. The shocking incident occurred on December 5, 2022, putting one patient at risk of serious bodily harm.
**Serious Offenses**
Ukaegbu’s actions were deemed so severe that United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon imposed the maximum sentence under the guideline range. The harsh sentencing serves as a warning to healthcare professionals who would seek to exploit their positions for personal gain.
**Investigation Leads to Successful Prosecution**
A joint investigation by the Homeland Security Investigations of the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Highmark Health Police led to Ukaegbu’s successful prosecution. Assistant United States Attorney Gregory C. Melucci represented the government in the case.
**Nurse’s Sentence**
Ukaegbu has been sentenced to 24 months imprisonment and three years supervised release. The maximum sentence under the guideline range was imposed due to the severity of the offense.
**Details of the Crime**
On December 5, 2022, Ukaegbu used the hospital credentials of a Highmark resident physician to attempt to modify prescription medications for two patients. The modifications would have put one of the patients at risk of serious bodily harm. Fortunately, the medications were not administered to the patients.
**Case Details**
* Defendant: Kevin N. Ukaegbu
* Crime: Computer Fraud
* City, State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Date: December 5, 2022 (crime date)
* Sentence: 24 months imprisonment and three years supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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