Manager of Medical Clinics in Brooklyn and Queens Convicted of Multimillion-Dollar Money Laundering and Health Care Kickback Schemes
BROOKLYN, NY - A federal jury in Brooklyn returned a guilty verdict on all counts today against Aleksandr Pikus, the manager of medical clinics in Brooklyn and Queens, New York, for his role in multimillion-dollar health care kickback and money laundering schemes. Specifically, Pikus was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering, money laundering, conspiracy to receive and pay health care kickbacks and conspiracy to defraud the United States by obstructing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The verdict followed a two-week trial before United States District Judge Ann M. Donnelly. When sentenced, Pikus faces a maximum sentence of up to 70 years' imprisonment.
Action Details
- Date:November 15, 2019
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions