Former Evansville Mental Health Counselor Sentenced

IN 2026 Behavioral Health
OIG Healthcare Fraud
Penalty
$186,347

Outcome

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Former Evansville Mental Health Counselor Sentenced — $186,347 Criminal

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Evansville – Acting U.S. Attorney John Childress announced today that Barbara B. Witte, 74, of Evansville, Indiana, was convicted of felony health care fraud and sentenced to two years of federal probation by U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young. Witte was also ordered to pay $186,347.55 in restitution and a $50,000 fine.

HHS Office of Inspector General

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