Whistleblower News From The Inside -- May 23, 2018

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

West Virginia physician faces 390 years in prison, $5 million fine for fraud, drug distribution – “A West Virginia doctor is facing several lifetimes in prison and up to a $5 million fine after being indicted on multiple charges related to the distribution of controlled substances including opioids and healthcare fraud, the Department of Justice has announced.” Healthcare Finance

Santa Clarita, CA man among 5 suspected of federal health care fraud – “A Santa Clarita man was one of five people arrested Tuesday on federal health care fraud charges, accused of submitting fraudulent claims to health insurance companies and then using some of the fraud proceeds to provide patients with ‘free’ cosmetic procedures.” The Signal

South Carolina man pleads guilty to securities fraud – “The head of a now-insolvent Greenwood investment firm on Monday pleaded guilty to a federal securities fraud charge. According to a March indictment submitted by U.S. Attorney Beth Drake, Lee Wimmer defrauded 25 people who invested $3.6 million through his Cornerstone Enterprises of Greenwood.” Index-Journal