MEMPHIS, TN – A ruthless healthcare scam has come to a close as Princess Terry, 27, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $2 million fraud scheme that preyed on vulnerable elderly patients.
Terry, the owner and operator of Caring Hearts Memphis, is accused of billing insurance giant Humana for services never rendered, including home health care, skilled nursing, and therapy. The fraudulent claims were submitted between January 1, 2016, and June 27, 2019.
Her deceptive tactics included billing for services while patients were hospitalized, charging beyond the daily limit for a single patient, and falsely representing care provided after a patient’s death. To further her scheme, Terry forged signatures on consent forms without authorization.
The defendant faced serious charges, including healthcare fraud and aggravated identity theft, and is set to be sentenced on November 6, 2020. She faces up to ten years in prison for her deception.
U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant emphasized the commitment to justice in such cases: ‘We will go to any lengths to protect the health insurance system and recover ill-gotten gains for victims. The FBI’s investigative work was instrumental in bringing this criminal to justice.’
The case is prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Cotten, who vowed to continue the fight against white-collar crime.
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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