PITTSBURGH, PA – A Pittsburgh family care physician and his office employee are facing federal charges in a scheme involving the illegal distribution of highly addictive prescription drugs and a calculated fraud against healthcare providers, according to an indictment unsealed today. The pair allegedly peddled Oxycodone and Amphetamine outside legitimate medical practice, lining their pockets while exploiting the system.
Brent E. Clark, 55, and Carl T. Wilson, 49, both of Pittsburgh, were named in a 15-count indictment handed down by a federal grand jury. Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced the charges, detailing a brazen operation that spanned from February 26, 2015, through March 27, 2017.
The indictment alleges that Clark distributed Oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, on 13 separate occasions and Amphetamine, also a Schedule II drug, three times, all outside the bounds of acceptable medical practice. Wilson is accused of knowingly possessing and distributing Oxycodone with intent to distribute on March 27, 2017 – a direct link in the supply chain. The charges don’t paint a picture of compassionate care; they depict a deliberate effort to profit from addiction.
Beyond the drug distribution, the indictment lays out a scheme to defraud United Health Care and Medicare. From February 2015 to February 2017, Clark allegedly knowingly and willfully submitted false claims to these healthcare benefit programs, pocketing money for services and items obtained through fraudulent means. The scope of the alleged fraud is substantial, adding another layer of criminal activity to the already serious drug charges.
If convicted on all counts, Clark faces a potential prison sentence of up to 270 months, a staggering fine of $13,250,000, or both. Wilson, if found guilty, could receive up to 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine. However, the actual sentences will be determined by Federal Sentencing Guidelines, taking into account the severity of the crimes and any prior criminal history. Assistant United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung is leading the prosecution.
The investigation, a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, brought these alleged crimes to light. It’s a stark reminder that those entrusted with public health can also be driven by greed. An indictment is merely an accusation, and both Clark and Wilson are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it unfolds.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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