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Local Hero’s Betrayal: Former V.A. Director Accused Of Corruption
Former Director Of Cleveland VA Medical Center Indicted For Conspiracy, Fraud, Money Laundering And Other Charges
William D. Montague, 61, of Brecksville, was charged with 36 counts, accused of accepting bribes in return for influencing development projects and decisions involving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, law enforcement officials said.
According to the indictment, Montague, who served as director of the Cleveland VA Medical Center from 1995 until his retirement in 2010, solicited and accepted gifts, payments and other things of value from Forlani and Business 66, including a consulting contract between Business 66 and House of Montague, a financial services company Montague started in 2008.
Between 2007 and 2010, Montague allegedly took actions on behalf of Forlani or others, including helping expedite getting a bond rating from Standard & Poors and desired ratings, helping get desired legal opinions from the VA, helping get desired parking rates, and other activities.
The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center was approximately the fifth-largest in the country, annually serving about 95,000 veterans who lived in 24 counties in Northeast Ohio.
“As a Veterans Affairs Medical Center Director, William Montague misled staff and misused his position to enrich himself and businesses pursuing contracts with the Veterans Administration,” said Stephen D. Anthony, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cleveland Office.
“Violating the public trust for personal gain cannot be tolerated, particularly at the expense of our nation’s heroes,” said Gavin McClaren, United States Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of Inspector General, Resident Agent in Charge, Cleveland.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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