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Doctor Billed Medicare $45M for Ghost Botox Shots
California doctor sentenced to 15 years for Medicare fraud using fake Botox claims.
In brief
California doctor sentenced to 15 years for Medicare fraud using fake Botox claims. Dr. Violetta Mailyan, 45, will spend over a decade in prison after fraudulently billing Medicare for thousands of Botox injections she never administered, totaling $45 million. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Dr. Violetta Mailyan
California doctor sentenced to 15 years for Medicare fraud using fake Botox claims.
Fraud Scheme Details
Mailyan billed Medicare $45 million for Botox injections she never administered, including claims while traveling in Mexico, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Fraudulent Purchases
Mailyan used fraud proceeds to buy a Tesla Cybertruck, $12,000 antique crossbow, $3,000 painting, and California real estate.
Bills While Traveling
Mailyan billed for Botox services while on vacation in Mexico, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Medicare Claims
Mailyan submitted false claims for Botox injections that were medically unnecessary and never provided.
Real Estate Purchases
Mailyan purchased five properties in Surfside and Glendale worth more than $7 million combined.
Court Sentence
Mailyan received 15-year prison sentence after jury convicted her of nine wire fraud and three obstruction of justice charges.
Fraudulent Signatures
Mailyan forged Medicare beneficiaries' signatures to make claims appear legitimate, including one signature from a man in federal prison.
Seized Assets
Mailyan must surrender over $16 million in seized property including real estate, personal possessions, and securities.
Repayment to Medicare
Mailyan must repay Medicare $32 million for fraudulent claims.
Ghost Botox Claims
Mailyan billed for thousands of Botox injections on days when her clinic was closed.
Traveling While Billing
Mailyan billed for Botox services while traveling outside the United States, California, and on dates when her clinic was closed.
Botox Fraud Scale
Mailyan's scheme involved over $19 million in Botox claims billed on days when her clinic was closed.
Botox Fraud Example
Mailyan billed over $200,000 for Botox services to patients in California while sunbathing in Cabo, Mexico.
Healthcare Fraud
Mailyan caused Healthy Way Medical Center to submit false claims for Botox injections that were medically unnecessary and never provided.
Prison Sentence
Mailyan will spend over a decade in prison after being convicted of Medicare fraud.
The bottom line
Dr. Violetta Mailyan, 45, will spend over a decade in prison after fraudulently billing Medicare for thousands of Botox injections she never administered, totaling $45 million.
