![]() Some of the schemes involved medically unnecessary prescription drugs and compounded medications that often were never purchased or distributed to beneficiaries. The charges targeted schemes billing Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and private insurance companies. More: Details emerge in alleged compounding pharmacy scheme The takedown was the largest health care enforcement action taken to date by the Department of Justice and HHS Medicare Fraud joint strike force, which involved numerous federal and state agencies. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar III and other federal officials announced the nationwide health care fraud and opioid takedown that has resulted in charges against 601 defendants. In June, FBI Deputy Director David Bowdich, U.S. The Hattiesburg-based scheme, along with many others, was discovered as part of a multi-agency investigation that uncovered more than $2 billion in losses from a network of unrelated fraudulent acts across the country. More: Thomleys turn themselves in to federal authorities, will remain free on bond They face dozens of charges connected to the case. They are accused of handling more than $200 million of the money allegedly obtained through the compound pharmaceuticals fraud. ![]() Each were released until trial on $250,000 unsecured bonds. Their trials are set for the court term beginning Sept. Hope Thomley, Randy Thomley and Glenn "Doyle" Beach were indicted in June. ![]() Three of the eight are scheduled for trial in the court term beginning Sept. The civil forfeitures are still going through the court process and could take years to resolve. More: Doctor convicted in compound pharmacy scheme sentencedĮight people have been charged since the case came to light in January 2016, when a multi-agency search throughout the state resulted in the seizure of more than $400 million in assets from multiple individuals and businesses throughout Mississippi via civil forfeiture. His wife, Kay Diaz, filed for divorce in May while the doctor was in jail awaiting sentencing.ĭiaz was convicted on one count of attempt and conspiracy four counts of fraud by wire, radio or television one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance four counts of distributing, selling or dispensing a controlled substance one count of conspiracy and five counts of destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations.ĭiaz's attorneys filed an appeal with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in June. Diaz was convicted March 2 by a federal jury on all 16 counts of his indictment. ![]()
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