Largest DOJ health care takedown in history
More than 300 defendants including a Lubbock man are facing criminal charges after a national health care fraud takedown operation by the Justice Department.
46-year-old Demitrious Gilmore is accused of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. According to the DOJ, he used his businesses to submit false claims for benefits, items and services to the Labor Department.
The agency claims he worked with another physician and former USPS worker to submit the claims. Court documents reveal in all, Gilmore and his co-conspirators submitted and estimated $19 million in false claims and at least $17 million was paid out.
More than $1 million was seized from bank accounts controlled by Gilmore.
The DOJ says this is the largest health care fraud scheme takedown in U.S. history with over $14.6 billion in alleged fraud, more than doubling the prior record of $6 billion.
“Health care fraud drains critical resources from programs intended to help people who truly need medical care,” Director Kash Patel of the FBI said in a news release. “Today’s announcement demonstrates our commitment to pursuing those who exploit the system for personal gain. With more than $13 billion in fraud uncovered, this is the largest takedown for this initiative to date. Together, the FBI and our law enforcement partners will continue to hold those accountable who steal from the American people and undermine our health care systems.”
In total, 324 individuals are charged. Gilmore is one of four people charged by the Northern District of Texas totaling over $210 million, which is part of that national total.
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