New Bern, N.C. – The justice system has dealt a severe blow to the corrupt at Life Touch LLC with the conviction of Keke Komeko Johnson and Francine Sims Super for their roles in a Medicaid kickback scheme.
The former Compliance Director and office manager were caught paying patients to attend treatment sessions at the Kinston-based substance abuse facility, using federal tax dollars and exploiting vulnerable individuals seeking recovery. The duo’s greed turned into a systematic fraud, with over $1 million in gift cards purchased using Medicaid funds – money that could have gone towards genuine patient care.
“These two fraudsters targeted America’s social service safety net, preying on those trying to turn their lives around,” U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle stated. “Medicaid kickback thieves face serious consequences, and this case is a testament to that.”
Johnson, Super, and associates were charged with routing purchases through personal accounts and creating false documents, while Johnson’s lies to Medicaid auditors further cemented their downfall. They also received kickbacks from 1st Choice Healthcare Services, LLC, which they failed to declare as income on tax returns, incurring additional charges.
Both defendants face substantial prison sentences: Johnson up to 11 years and Super up to 6 years. The investigation was a collaborative effort by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, HHS-OIG, IRS-CI, and the North Carolina Medicaid Investigations Division.
Boyle announced the convictions following acceptance of the plea by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Swank. Sentencing is scheduled for November 2025. For more information on this case, visit the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina’s website or PACER using Case No. 4:25-CR-27 and 4:25-CR-28.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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