JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 7 -- The Mississippi Attorney General issued the following news release:
Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the recent sentencings of five individuals who have been convicted of Medicaid and wire fraud, totaling more than $120,000.00. Since taking office, Attorney General Fitch has secured 65 criminal convictions and 62 civil settlements for fraud, recovering more than $105 million for Mississippi taxpayers.
"These convictions serve as a reminder that here in Mississippi, we are taking fraudsters head on," said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. "The strong partnership between our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and Mississippi's Division of Medicaid stops you from being fleeced and ensures the money for this program ...