The Department of Justice just dropped the mic on the largest health care fraud takedown in U.S. history—over 300 people charged, $14.6 billion in alleged scams, and yes, of course a Lubbock man is on the guest list.
That would be 46-year-old Demitrious Gilmore, accused of using his businesses to funnel fake claims for medical benefits, services, and items to the Labor Department. Prosecutors say he and his buddies managed to rack up $19 million in fraudulent claims, with at least $17 million actually paid out. Because nothing says “entrepreneurial spirit” quite like milking taxpayers while pretending to be Blue Cross Lite.
Authorities seized more than a million bucks from Gilmore’s accounts, which feels like barely a scratch on the $14.6 billion nationwide scheme. But hey, at least we can all rest easy knowing the FBI is definitely on top of it—after the money’s already been spent.
Lubbock may not lead the nation in education, health outcomes, or city pools that actually open—but when it comes to making the DOJ’s fraud hall of fame? We’re punching way above our weight.
