U.S. Government, Medicare and TennCare Fraud, Tennessee 2024
Grimy Times
NASHVILLE – In a major victory for American taxpayers and crime victims, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee has recovered $137,054,515 for the public fisc and those affected by fraud and crime in Fiscal Year 2024.
Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire praised the dedicated public servants in his office, saying, “The dedicated public servants in our office responsible for protecting the public fisc from fraud and disgorging criminal proceeds have once again done a fantastic job on behalf of taxpayers and crime victims in Middle Tennessee.”
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, $135,738,858 was collected in civil cases, primarily through actions brought pursuant to the False Claims Act, which provides that the United States may recover up to three times the amount of money that had been fraudulently obtained from government programs. In addition to the False Claims Act recoveries, over $59 million of the funds collected in civil cases came from civil penalties paid under the Controlled Substances Act, which governs controlled substances.
The United States obtained money judgments totaling approximately $4,130,000 in criminal cases during Fiscal Year 2024. The U.S. Attorney’s Office also recovered $939,718 through forfeited criminal and civil assets during Fiscal Year 2024.
The pursuit of recovery as a result of fraud committed against the United States through affirmative civil enforcement is a top priority of the United States Attorney’s Office. This includes actions to recover monies lost due to fraud – including Medicare and TennCare fraud – or other misconduct against the United States and the pursuit of monetary penalties and injunctive relief to address ongoing violations of federal laws.
One of the primary objectives of asset forfeiture is to take the profit out of crime. Both the proceeds and instrumentalities of crimes are subject to forfeiture. The U.S. Attorney’s Office also initiates legal proceedings and takes other necessary actions to enforce the collection of all federal debts in the Middle District of Tennessee.
These debts include criminal fines, restitution orders, and civil judgments filed against judgment debtors, as well as unsecured civil debts referred from federal agencies.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee emphasizes the importance of its work in protecting the public fisc and holding accountable those who commit fraud and other crimes against the United States.
The recovery of $137.1 million in Fiscal Year 2024 is a significant achievement, and it highlights the dedication and hard work of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in pursuing justice and protecting the public interest.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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