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Redondo Beach Woman Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Leading $24 Million Scam that Billed Medicare for Unneeded Wheelchair Fixes

LOS ANGELES – A South Bay woman has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for billing Medicare more than $24 million by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment – mostly power wheelchairs (PWC) – and PWC repairs, many of which were never performed, the Justice Department announced today.

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Action Details

  • Date:Dec. 6, 2023
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions