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The Weapon of Experience: Inside the $28M Memphis Pharmacy Fraud and a Prior Conviction at the Heart of a Record-Breaking National Takedown

A National Crisis Hits Home in Memphis In the sprawling landscape of American healthcare, a single pharmacy in Memphis, Tennessee, has become a focal point in a story of staggering alleged deception. SarJo Pharmacy, Inc., an otherwise unremarkable local business, now stands as a key exhibit in the largest national healthcare fraud takedown in United

Analysis of the Shanone Chatman-Ashley Healthcare Fraud Conviction: Exploitation of Telehealth and Durable Medical Equipment Schemes

Executive Summary Shanone Chatman-Ashley, a 45-year-old licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) from Opelousas, Louisiana, was recently convicted by a federal jury for orchestrating a significant healthcare fraud scheme targeting the Medicare program. Operating between 2017 and 2019, Chatman-Ashley exploited her position as an independent contractor for purported telehealth service companies to facilitate fraudulent claims exceeding $2

Walgreens Hit with $350 Million Federal Settlement Over Opioid Dispensing Violations and False Claims Amid Ongoing Crisis

DOJ alleges decade of illegal prescription filling; settlement mandates strict compliance measures, follows pattern of prior opioid-related penalties for pharmacy giant. WASHINGTON — Walgreens Boots Alliance, one of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains, has agreed to pay up to $350 million to settle sweeping allegations brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Drug

Trivikram Reddy Forfeits $40M in Overseas Accounts After Massive Healthcare Fraud

WAXAHACHIE, TX (March 5, 2025) – Trivikram Reddy, a 43-year-old nurse practitioner from Waxahachie, Texas, has been ordered to forfeit over $40 million held in foreign bank accounts, the culmination of a years-long investigation into a sophisticated healthcare fraud scheme. Acting U.S. Attorney Chad E. Meacham announced the forfeiture, which marks a significant victory for

Dr. Adrian Dexter Talbot Gets Stiff 7-Year Prison Sentence for $5.4 Million Opioid Scheme: 1.8 Million Doses Illegally Distributed

Slidell – A Louisiana physician has been handed a harsh sentence of 87 months in federal prison for his central role in a massive conspiracy to illegally distribute over 1.8 million doses of highly addictive Schedule II controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine. Dr. Adrian Dexter Talbot M.D., 59, of Slidell, was sentenced yesterday

Petros Fichidzhyan Pleads Guilty in $17 Million Medicare Hospice Fraud Scheme: A Deep Dive into Identity Theft and Money Laundering

The United States healthcare system, despite its advancements, remains vulnerable to fraudulent activities, particularly within programs like Medicare. These schemes not only drain taxpayer dollars but also undermine the integrity of healthcare services, especially for vulnerable populations like the terminally ill who rely on hospice care. In a significant development highlighting the Justice Department’s commitment

Medicaid Fraud: Dr. Ghodrat Pirooz Sholevar Settles for $900K After Overbilling for Mental Health Services

PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a significant victory for the federal government’s ongoing battle against healthcare fraud, a Philadelphia psychiatrist and his associated mental health clinic have agreed to pay $900,000 to settle allegations of fraudulently billing Medicaid for medication management appointments that were significantly shorter than regulations allow. Dr. Ghodrat Pirooz Sholevar and his company,

From State House to Prison: Ex-Florida Rep. Reginald Fullwood Jr.’s Decade-Long History of Fraud Culminates in 37-Month Sentence

From Campaign Finance Violations to Medicare Fraud: The Case of Reginald Fullwood, Jr. JACKSON, Mississippi – The saga of Reginald Fullwood Jr., a former Florida State Representative, took another dramatic turn this week as the 59-year-old was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for his involvement in a complex conspiracy to defraud the United

Health Insurance Scams in 2024: Staying Vigilant in the Digital Era

Health insurance scams are fraudulent schemes that target individuals and businesses seeking health insurance coverage or assistance. These scams can involve various tactics, such as impersonating legitimate insurance providers, offering fake plans or discounts, or demanding payments for unauthorized services. As the ever-evolving healthcare landscape presents new opportunities for innovation, it also serves as a

Health Care Fraud: Thomas Edward Spell Was Sentenced For His involvement In a Million Compounding Pharmacy Fraud Scheme

Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role in Largest Health Care Fraud Case Ever in Mississippi Nationwide Compound Pharmacy Fraud Scheme Involved Almost a Quarter of a Billion Dollars Hattiesburg, Miss. – Thomas Edward Spell, Jr., 51, a pharmacy owner in Ridgeland, Mississippi, was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison