Two Behavioral Health Clinic Operators Sentenced To Prison In Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy

NC 2026 Behavioral Health
OIG Healthcare Fraud
Penalty
$211,311

Outcome

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Two Behavioral Health Clinic Operators Sentenced To Prison In Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy — $211,311 Criminal

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Jacksonville, FL - Shawn Thorpe (30) and Ruben McLain (46), both of Winston Salem, North Carolina, have been sentenced to prison for their participation in a conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. Thorpe was sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment and McLain was sentenced to 4 years and 9 months in federal prison. Thorpe and McLain were also ordered to pay $211,311.20 and $1,159,050.51, respectively, in restitution to their victims.

HHS Office of Inspector General

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