SANTA ANA - A medical business owner, Workers’ Compensation doctors, and pharmacists are scheduled to be arraigned on an indictment for defrauding over $100 million from insurance companies by mass producing, distributing, and prescribing an expensive, toxic medication. Three of the defendants are also charged with manslaughter after a baby boy died as a result of exposure to the toxic cream.
The District Attorney (OCDA) took the case to the Orange County Grand Jury, which indicted the defendants on June 17, 2014. The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned today, Aug. 22, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in Department C-45, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. The defendants face sentences ranging from probation up to 14 years in state prison if convicted.Defendant, Age, City, Occupation Charges Custody Status
1 Kareem Ahmed, 45, , business owner 1 felony count of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, 4 felony counts of insurance fraud written claim, 1 felony count of involuntary 1 felony count of manslaughter by lawful act in unlawful manner, sentencing enhancements for aggravated white collar crime over $500,000 Released on $5 million bail
2 Eduardo Ernesto Anguizola, 63, Orange, doctor 2 felony counts of insurance fraud written claim, 1 felony count of false and fraudulent claim, sentencing enhancement for committing property damage over $1.3 million Released on $800,000 bail
3 Michael Edward Barri, 46, , chiropractor 1 felony count of rebates for patient referrals, 2 felony counts of insurance fraud written claim, 1 felony count of false and fraudulent claim Released on $400,000 bail
3 Michael Edward Barri, 46, , chiropractor 1 felony count of rebates for patient referrals, 2 felony counts of insurance fraud written claim, 1 felony count of false and fraudulent claim Released on $400,000 bail
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