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Cleveland Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Leading Ring That Obtained Blank Prescriptions, Forged Them And Sold The Painkillers

A Cleveland man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for leading a ring that obtained blank prescription pads that were used to fraudulently obtain thousands of prescription painkiller pills, law enforcement officials announced today. Louis Eppinger, 53, led a conspiracy that forged prescriptions for Oxycontin and Percocet pills, hired people to have them filled at pharmacies throughout the region, then sold the pills on the street, according to court documents. He previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute Oxycodone, health care fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Action Details

  • Date:June 11, 2013
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions