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Six individuals, including a doctor and a pharmacist, have been charged in connection with a $20 million healthcare fraud and kickback scheme in New Jersey. The scheme, which involved medically unnecessary prescriptions and cash kickbacks, was carried out by a group of medical professionals who betrayed their patients for personal gain. The individuals, including Sherif Elmasri, Boris Veysman, and Stephanie Cupo, were charged in the District of New Jersey and have pleaded guilty to various counts of conspiracy and fraud.
The scheme, which lasted for several years, involved the defendants issuing unnecessary prescriptions to patients and then receiving kickbacks from a pharmacist. The kickbacks were paid in exchange for the prescriptions, which were then billed to Medicare and Medicaid. The defendants’ actions resulted in over $20 million in fraudulent claims being submitted to the government.
The investigation into the scheme was conducted by the FBI, with assistance from other law enforcement agencies. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer stated that the office is committed to rooting out fraud and abuse in the healthcare system, and that those who engage in such activities will face swift justice.
The defendants have pleaded guilty to various counts of conspiracy and fraud, and are awaiting sentencing. The case is a reminder of the importance of vigilance in the healthcare system, and the need for law enforcement to continue to crack down on those who would seek to exploit it for personal gain.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: New Jersey
- Location: NJ
- Source: DOJ Press Release
