Post by Logan on Jan 30, 2016 3:10:56 GMT -6
An investigation into what is being billed as one of the largest workers’ compensation insurance fraud schemes uncovered in the county’s history has swept up additional medical professionals throughout Southern California.
Chiropractors, a radiologist, a pain management physician, a medical equipment provider and others are accused in 13 new indictments of playing varying roles in a bribery scheme that bought and sold patients like commodities, the District Attorney’s Office said Thursday. The investigation uncovered nearly a half-million dollars in kickback payments resulting in millions of dollars in fraudulent workers’ compensation insurance claims, authorities said.
The indictments come as the investigation into the scheme continues to expand. The first wave of arrests occurred in November and involved federal charges.
On Wednesday, more than 100 law enforcement officers in three counties served early morning arrest and search warrants at seven locations, authorities said. Nine people have been arrested and two remain at large.
Read more: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/jan/28/workers-comp-fraud-investigation-widens/
Chiropractors, a radiologist, a pain management physician, a medical equipment provider and others are accused in 13 new indictments of playing varying roles in a bribery scheme that bought and sold patients like commodities, the District Attorney’s Office said Thursday. The investigation uncovered nearly a half-million dollars in kickback payments resulting in millions of dollars in fraudulent workers’ compensation insurance claims, authorities said.
The indictments come as the investigation into the scheme continues to expand. The first wave of arrests occurred in November and involved federal charges.
On Wednesday, more than 100 law enforcement officers in three counties served early morning arrest and search warrants at seven locations, authorities said. Nine people have been arrested and two remain at large.
Read more: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/jan/28/workers-comp-fraud-investigation-widens/