Patricia Delorenzo, a 59-year-old woman from Milford, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to Health Care Fraud charges in a Scranton courtroom today.
According to United States Attorney Peter J. Smith, a criminal Information was filed in November 2012 charging Delorenzo with engaging in a scheme to defraud Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania for the period beginning May 2009 through December 2011.
The charges stem from an investigation initiated in July of 2009 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Delorenzo’s intended loss is approximately $20,000. Actual loss is $10,188.88. Delorenzo will pay restitution for the actual loss amount and forfeit her professional counseling license.
In this particular case, the maximum penalty under the federal statute is 10 years’ imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.
Prosecution is assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Olshefski.
Sentencing is scheduled for April 26, 2013.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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