Former CEO Tamela Peterson arraigned on nine felony counts of health care fraud involving false claims; each count carries up to 4 years imprisonment and/or $50,000 fine.

Oxford Recovery Center (Michigan) — False Claims / Healthcare Fraud

Outcome: Former CEO Tamela Peterson charged with nine felony counts of health care fraud false claims by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel; arraigned January 20, 2026.

Oxford Recovery Center, a healthcare recovery and treatment facility in Michigan, became the subject of criminal fraud charges when its former CEO Tamela Peterson (age 59, Brighton, Michigan) was charged with nine counts of health care fraud involving false claims. The charges were brought by the Michigan Attorney General's Office and reflect systematic fraudulent billing practices under Peterson's executive leadership.

Peterson was arraigned before Magistrate Jerry Sherwood of the 53rd District Court in Howell on January 20, 2026. Each of the nine counts carries a maximum penalty of four years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $50,000, giving the charges a combined maximum exposure of 36 years imprisonment.

The Michigan Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Division investigated the case. Peterson's prior role as CEO makes this a case of executive-level responsibility for systemic billing fraud at a recovery center serving patients with substance use and mental health conditions.

Primary Source: Attorney General Nessel Charges Former CEO of Oxford Recovery Center with Nine Counts of Health Care Fraud – False Claims