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Mt. Pleasant Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Role in One of the Largest Medicare Fraud Schemes in History

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Andrew Chmiel, 48, of Mt. Pleasant, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison yesterday for his role in a nearly $100 million scheme related to the payment of kickbacks and bribes in exchange for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME) orders.

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Action Details

  • Date:March 20, 2024
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Carolina
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions