The owner of pharmacies in Queens was accused of fraud, which brought her $8 million due to the Medicare

Another scheme that unlawfully enrich themselves at the expense of the Federal Medicare program, was disclosed in new York. Law enforcement authorities accused the owner of 4 pharmacies superdrugs are located in Queens, in the theft of nearly $8 million to the Woman for several years received compensation for drugs that not actually dispensed. Now she faces up to 10 years in prison.

The owner of pharmacies in Queens was accused of fraud, which brought her $8 million due to the Medicare
For 3 years she managed to get a Porsche and a large amount of jewelry. Photo: flickr/CC/59937401@N07

According to information provided by the Prosecutor’s office and the FBI, 33-year-old Aleya Mohammed 2015, submitted false documents to government agencies, receiving significant compensation from the funds of the Medicare program. Among the drugs which the criminal allegedly prescribed to needy patients, were drugs to combat HIV infection and many other serious diseases. However, in reality it was all one big hoax. In most cases, neither patients nor issued by the drugs simply did not exist.

Illegally-obtained money the woman spent on luxurious life. For 3 years she managed to get a Porsche and a large amount of jewelry. Besides Mohammed generously with money their relatives and friends. In total, the intruder managed to get $7.9 million Scam was uncovered after regulatory authorities have observed increased «cash appetite» of pharmacies belonging to Muhammed Alley.

If the fault of the suspect is proved, it risks to go to jail for 10 years. Federal authorities have long been fighting with scammers who are trying to capitalize on government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. In the United States are very strict about the crimes that affected the health care system.

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