Whistleblower News From The Inside -- August 3, 2016

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

Tenet Healthcare Corp. settles kickback case for $514 million – The company agreed to the payment to resolve allegations that it engaged in a kickback scheme at four Georgia hospitals for maternity referrals.  Modern Healthcare

Logistics companies agree to pay $1 million to resolve False Claims Act case – A whistleblower had accused Jacintoport International LLC and Seaboard Marine Ltd. of overcharging the government on a contract for storing and delivering emergency food aid.  Global Trade

Florida man charged with performing cosmetic procedures without a medical license – Juan David Acosta allegedly injected silicone into his victims’ bodies but did not have a medical license or approval from the FDA.  USAO – SDFL

Government whistleblowers continue to face high rate of retaliation – The Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency charged with investigating government wrongdoing, is speaking out on what it sees as an unacceptable amount of retaliation against federal workers.  Washington Examiner

Israeli arrested for defrauding millions from investors in Forex scheme – Fadi Awise has been arrested for wire fraud on allegations that he raised almost $6 million from investors, promising to invest in foreign currencies on their behalf but instead spending the money on personal expenses.  USAO – SDNY