A Florida woman has been charged with laundering over $700,000 in a sprawling health care fraud scheme in Miami.
Loyda Triana, 65, of Miami, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
According to court documents, Triana laundered the fraudulent proceeds of five fake medical supply companies over a two-year period, raking in $735,695. The companies, BF Distributors Corp, Timely Medical Services Corp., Ortho-Med Solution Inc., Expedited Medical Supplies Corp., and Prime Orthopedic Solutions Corp, billed Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurers more than $48 million for medical equipment the companies never actually purchased and never actually provided to any patients.
Triana laundered the stolen money by cashing checks issued by these companies and returning the cash, minus a fee, to her co-conspirators. To date, more than 15 individuals have been charged as part of the government’s investigation into this fraud and money laundering scheme.
Triana is scheduled to be sentenced on May 25. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The FBI, HHS-OIG, FDIC-OIG, and Florida’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit are investigating the case, with Trial Attorney Alexander Thor Pogozelski of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section prosecuting the case.
Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., U.S. Attorney Juan Antonio Gonzalez, and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody made the announcement.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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