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Pine Ridge Woman Charged with Health Care Fraud
A 26-year-old Pine Ridge, South Dakota, woman has been charged with health care fraud and attempt to obtain a controlled substance by fraud. Jamie Wounded Arrow, 26, was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 19, 2014, for False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters and Attempt to Obtain Controlled Substance by Fraud.
According to the indictment, Wounded Arrow presented a falsified prescription for Hydrocodone to the Indian Health Services Pharmacy in Pine Ridge on October 16, 2013. The charges are merely accusations, and Wounded Arrow is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The maximum penalty upon conviction on either count is up to 5 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Kelderman is prosecuting the case.
Wounded Arrow appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on February 24, 2014, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. She was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has been set for April 29, 2014.
The case is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle to combat healthcare fraud in Indian Country. The Indian Health Services Pharmacy plays a critical role in providing vital healthcare services to Native American communities, and it’s essential that we hold individuals accountable for any wrongdoing.
As this case moves forward, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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