Charlotte Woman Pleads Guilty to $4.8 Million Medicaid Scheme, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Other Charges
CHARLOTTE, NC-A Charlotte woman pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court for her involvement in a health care fraud scheme that attempted to defraud Medicaid of $4.8 million for sham mental and behavioral health services, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Rodnisha Sade Cannon, 26, of Charlotte, also pleaded guilty to stealing a therapist's identity to commit the fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and attempting to sell her Mercedes-Benz in order to prevent law enforcement agents from seizing the vehicle.
Action Details
- Date:April 2, 2013
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions