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Ohio Doctor Sentenced to Prison for $14 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

CLEVELAND – A Lorain County man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a healthcare billing conspiracy scheme that was intended to fraudulently bill Medicare for more than $14.5 million. Timothy Sutton, 44, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, was sentenced to 64 months (5 years and 4 months) in prison by U.S. District Judge David A. Ruiz, after he pleaded guilty in April 2025 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, false statements related to health care matters, and aggravated identity theft. He was also ordered to serve 3 years of supervised release and pay nearly $6 million in restitution to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Judge Ruiz imposed the sentence Jan. 12.

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Action Details

  • Date:January 14, 2026
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions