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Lake Charles Doctor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison For Health Care Fraud

Lafayette, La. - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Dr. Lynn E. Foret, 64, of Lake Charles, La., was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard T. Haik to 12 months in prison and three years of supervised release for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies out of close to $1 million. He was also ordered to pay $871,947.66 restitution and a $25,000 fine. Foret pleaded guilty April 18, 2013.

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Action Details

  • Date:December 17, 2013
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions