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Frisco Counselor Convicted in $26M TRICARE Fraud
Frisco counselor Kevin Curry sentenced for $26M TRICARE fraud scheme involving fake medical claims and kickbacks
In brief
Frisco counselor Kevin Curry sentenced for $26M TRICARE fraud scheme involving fake medical claims and kickbacks Kevin Curry used fake medical records to defraud TRICARE of $17M through unnecessary TMS treatments Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Conviction Details
Kevin Curry, 64, of Frisco, convicted on nine federal charges including health care fraud and kickbacks from a $26 million TRICARE scheme
“Kevin Curry shamelessly preyed on the trust of servicemembers, veterans, and their families, siphoning millions from TRICARE through lies and coercion”
Fraud Scheme
Curry operated clinics in Texas and Florida that submitted over $26 million in fraudulent TMS claims to TRICARE
Kickbacks and Fraud
Clinics paid over $5.5 million in kickbacks to service members to agree to unnecessary TMS treatments
False Medical Claims
Curry created fake medical records and used doctors' identities to submit fraudulent TRICARE claims
Personal Exploits
Curry used fraud proceeds for luxury purchases including a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck and casino-themed parties
Federal Response
DOJ's National Fraud Enforcement Division highlighted the case as part of its focus on federal health care fraud investigations
The essence
Kevin Curry used fake medical records to defraud TRICARE of $17M through unnecessary TMS treatments
