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Convicted Money Launderers Sentenced to Prison in Connection with Health Care Fraud Scheme

Two Florida men were sentenced today in the Middle District of Florida for their roles in a fraud scheme involving the submission of more than $10 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare for physical therapy. Rafael Roche, 43, and Alain Remy, 36, previously pleaded guilty to an indictment charging them with conspiracy to commit money laundering involving financial proceeds from a health care fraud scheme. Today, they were sentenced to serve 46 months and 37 months respectively in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. In addition, they will be required to pay $1,847,222 in restitution, jointly and severally with co-conspirators.

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Action Details

  • Date:May 22, 2014
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions