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United States of America v. Shafi Abbas
Date: 03-14-2025
Case Number: 24-CR-76
Judge: Not Available
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (Jefferson County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Louisville
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Medical Equipment Business Owner Sentenced to Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution in the Amount of Over $1.3 Million
A former Kentucky man was indicted for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and money laundering in connection with his Durable Medical Equipment (DME) businesses.
Shafi Abbas, 57, formerly of Pendleton, Kentucky, indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and three counts of money laundering. Abbas, through his companies, Aidmen Medical Equipment LLC and Justright Medical Equipment LLC, fraudulently billed Medicare for Durable Medical Equipment, which was medically unnecessary, unwanted by patients, and not prescribed by the patients' medical providers. Abbas further transferred funds, in criminally derived property of a value greater than $10,000, which came from specified unlawful activity, specifically the health care fraud conspiracy.
This case was investigated by the FBI and HHS.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Ansari prosecuted the case.
Louisville, KY criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and money laundering
Medical Equipment Business Owner Sentenced to Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution in the Amount of Over $1.3 Million
A former Kentucky man was indicted for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and money laundering in connection with his Durable Medical Equipment (DME) businesses.
Shafi Abbas, 57, formerly of Pendleton, Kentucky, indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and three counts of money laundering. Abbas, through his companies, Aidmen Medical Equipment LLC and Justright Medical Equipment LLC, fraudulently billed Medicare for Durable Medical Equipment, which was medically unnecessary, unwanted by patients, and not prescribed by the patients' medical providers. Abbas further transferred funds, in criminally derived property of a value greater than $10,000, which came from specified unlawful activity, specifically the health care fraud conspiracy.
This case was investigated by the FBI and HHS.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Ansari prosecuted the case.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Shafi Abbas?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Shafi Abbas?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (Jefferson County), KY. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Shafi Abbas?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Louisville. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Louisville, KY Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Shafi Abbas decided?
This case was decided on March 14, 2025.