Abilene Dentist Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay Nearly $58,000 in Restitution in Medicaid Fraud Scheme
ABILENE, Texas - Dr. Tuan Truong, aka "Terry Truong," of Abilene, a dentist who practiced pediatric dentistry at Kool Smiles in Abilene, was sentenced this afternoon, by U.S. District Judge Jorge A. Solis, to 18 months in federal prison. Truong pleaded guilty in August 2013 to an Information charging one count of making a false statement in connection with a health care matter. Truong was also ordered to pay $57,969 in restitution to Kool Smiles. Today's announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Saldaña of the Northern District of Texas.
Action Details
- Date:February 5, 2014
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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