August 22, 2008
Father, son plead guilty to health-care fraud
BECKLEY - A father and son pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to health-care fraud, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
Charles Eugene "Charlie" Gwinn, 63, of Hilton Head, S.C., and Charlie E. "Eric" Gwinn, 34, of Richmond, Va., admitted that they submitted false invoices on behalf of Group II Medical Supports LLC, a news release states.
The elder Gwinn, who used to own Group II, acknowledged fraudulently billing Medicare $57,588.69, while his son, who used to work for the Beckley-based company, admitted that he submitted a false invoice for $23,792.79. Both face up to 10 years in prison when sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas Johnston on Jan. 12.
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2 Comments
Posted By: onewhocares (12:48am 08-23-2008)
Report AbuseI know both these men, and neither would have knowingly committed fraud, especially the son. Bad judgment and little research, maybe, but not knowingly committing fraud.
Posted By: kjs (6:02pm 08-22-2008)
Report AbuseCome on people lets read some comments.Oh! forgive me...it's not about "black crack dealers".We as a nation need to look with our eyes and not with our heart! Wrong is Wrong!
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