Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases RSS Feed http://www.fda.gov/ en Ringleader Sentenced to 25 Years for Counterfeit Drug Trafficking Conspiracy http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/ringleader-sentenced-25-years-counterfeit-drug-trafficking-conspiracy FDA OCI, Byron A. Marshall, Houston, TX, sentence, counterfeit drug, trafficking, scheme, money laundering, conspiracy, Adam P. Runsdorf, Woodfield Pharmaceutical, Boca Raton, Florida, cough syrup, eleven, 11, defendants, ringleader, Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:45:01 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/ringleader-sentenced-25-years-counterfeit-drug-trafficking-conspiracy Yankton Woman Sentenced for Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Misrepresentation, Fraud, Forgery, Deception, and Subterfuge http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/yankton-woman-sentenced-obtaining-controlled-substance-misrepresentation-fraud-forgery-deception-and FDA OCI, Lisa Merrigan, Yankton SD, sentence, fentanyl, nurse, controlled substance, hospital, Chamberlain SD, replace, saline, solution, misrepresentation, Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:32:05 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/yankton-woman-sentenced-obtaining-controlled-substance-misrepresentation-fraud-forgery-deception-and Former Licensed Registered Nurse Sentenced to 15 Months for Product Tampering http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/former-licensed-registered-nurse-sentenced-15-months-product-tampering FDA OCI, Dawn Drum, Janesville, Wisconsin, sentence, tampering, fentanyl, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, opioids, replace, vial, saline, stopper, superglue, Pyxis, audit, remorse, Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:15:18 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/former-licensed-registered-nurse-sentenced-15-months-product-tampering California Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Alleged Cognitive Enhancement Drug into the United States from China http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/california-man-pleads-guilty-smuggling-alleged-cognitive-enhancement-drug-united-states-china FDA OCI, Ryan Stabile, conspiracy, misbranded drugs, smuggle, tianeptine, China, resold, online, Supplements for Work, drug trafficking, Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:57:39 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/california-man-pleads-guilty-smuggling-alleged-cognitive-enhancement-drug-united-states-china Defendant Who Stole and Sold $100,000+ in Medical Supplies Sentenced to Probationary Sentence http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/defendant-who-stole-and-sold-100000-medical-supplies-sentenced-probationary-sentence FDA OCI, Denis Tkachuk, Matthews, NC, probation, wire fraud, theft, sales, medical, equipment, thermometers, probes, finger sensors, otoscope heads, biomedical technician, Olympia WA, Providence Hospital, restitution, Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:22:25 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/defendant-who-stole-and-sold-100000-medical-supplies-sentenced-probationary-sentence Miami Medical Clinic Owner and Pharmacist Convicted for Clinical Trial Fraud Scheme http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/miami-medical-clinic-owner-and-pharmacist-convicted-clinical-trial-fraud-scheme FDA OCI, Miguel Angel Montalvo Villa, Ivette Maria Portela Martinez, Miami, FL, guilty, falsification, fabrication, clinical trial, data, conspiracy, wire fraud, jury, convict, verdict, AMB Research Center, AMB, pharmacist, data entry specialist, treat, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, CDA Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:52:26 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/miami-medical-clinic-owner-and-pharmacist-convicted-clinical-trial-fraud-scheme Ardmore Nurse Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Pain Medication http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/ardmore-nurse-pleads-guilty-tampering-pain-medication FDA OCI, Rebecca Elaine Holloway, Oklahoma City, OK, guilty plea, information, tampering, fentanyl, hydromorphone, Intensive Care Unit, ICU, Mercy Hospital, Ardmore, replace, tap water, risk, death, injury, Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:39:32 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/ardmore-nurse-pleads-guilty-tampering-pain-medication Colorado Man Sentenced To 24 Months for Drug Smuggling and Money Laundering Offenses http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/colorado-man-sentenced-24-months-drug-smuggling-and-money-laundering-offenses FDA OCI, Brendon Gagne, Colorado, conspiracy, smuggle, unapproved, misbranded, prescription, Rx, drugs, money, laundering, website, body-building, counteract, side effect, anabolic, steroid, online, cryptocurrency, overseas, accounts, Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:46:26 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/colorado-man-sentenced-24-months-drug-smuggling-and-money-laundering-offenses Norfolk Man Charged with Price Gouging N95 Masks in Early Months of COVID-19 Pandemic http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/norfolk-man-charged-price-gouging-n95-masks-early-months-covid-19-pandemic FDA OCI, Jason Colantuoni, Norfolk, MA, plea, guilty, conspiracy, price, gouge, hospitals, scarce, N95, respirators, masks, COVID-19, pandemic, coronavirus, critical, need, Defense Production Act, mark up, Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:20:50 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/norfolk-man-charged-price-gouging-n95-masks-early-months-covid-19-pandemic Glen Carbon Business Owner Admits to Selling Misbranded Male Enhancement Supplements http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/glen-carbon-business-owner-admits-selling-misbranded-male-enhancement-supplements FDA OCI, William Goldsmith, Glen Carbon IL, guilty, plea, misbranding, male, sexual enhancement, drug, online, store, Malosi Herbs, sildenafil citrate, China, India, Ma’Kava, “Ma’Kava Private Stock, Night Cap X, natural, horny goat weed, black maca, kavalactone, tongkat ali, panax ginseng, Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:52:51 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/glen-carbon-business-owner-admits-selling-misbranded-male-enhancement-supplements Imperial Valley Doctor Admits Using Unapproved Cosmetic Drugs for Years http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/imperial-valley-doctor-admits-using-unapproved-cosmetic-drugs-years FDA OCI, Tien Tan Vo, M.D., doctor, Imperial Valley, guilty plea, foreign, unapproved, misbranded, cosmetic, drugs, Rx, smuggle, Mexico, injectable, botulinum, toxin, lip fillers, “Xeomeen”, Probcel, false, statements, Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:25:34 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/imperial-valley-doctor-admits-using-unapproved-cosmetic-drugs-years Justice Department Announces Results of Nationwide COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Action http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/justice-department-announces-results-nationwide-covid-19-fraud-enforcement-action FDA OCI, enforcement, action, combat, COVID-19, fraud, coronavirus, 371 defendants, $836 million, alleged, $1.4 billion, relief funds, criminals, steal, 3,000 defendants, launch, two, Fraud Enforcement Strike Forces, violent crimes, Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:22:24 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/justice-department-announces-results-nationwide-covid-19-fraud-enforcement-action Former Connecticut Residents Charged with Operating Websites to Illegally Sell Misbranded and Unapproved Drugs http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/former-connecticut-residents-charged-operating-websites-illegally-sell-misbranded-and-unapproved FDA OCI, RYAN FIELDS, LISA MAHAN, Port Neches, Texas, Glastonbury, Connecticut, illegal, sale, misbranded, unapproved, prescription, Rx drugs, indictment, arrest, pinnedaminos.com, projectaminos.com, Facebook, Pinned Aminos, smuggle, Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:35:54 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/former-connecticut-residents-charged-operating-websites-illegally-sell-misbranded-and-unapproved Thoroughbred Racehorse Trainer Jason Servis Sentenced to Four Years in Prison http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/thoroughbred-racehorse-trainer-jason-servis-sentenced-four-years-prison FDA OCI, Jason Servis, Jupiter, FL, scheme, horse, doping, approved, unapproved, Rx drugs, performance enhancing, PED, thoroughbred, racehorse, trainer, Navarro, obtain, prize money, SGF-1000, Maximum Security, 2019, Kentucky Derby, Clenbuterol, Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:02:50 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/thoroughbred-racehorse-trainer-jason-servis-sentenced-four-years-prison South Florida Resident Sentenced in Elaborate Prescription Medication Diversion Scheme http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/south-florida-resident-sentenced-elaborate-prescription-medication-diversion-scheme FDA OCI, Eladio Vega, sentence, 87 months, fraud, scheme, conspiracy, traffic, adulterated, misbranded, Rx, drugs, prescription, cancer, HIV, psychiatric, medications, unsuspecting, patients, street-level, fraudulent, documentation, theft, burglary, criminal, enterprise, Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:52:17 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/south-florida-resident-sentenced-elaborate-prescription-medication-diversion-scheme Leader of “Genesis II Church of Health and Healing,” Who Sold Toxic Bleach as Fake “Miracle” Cure for COVID-19 and Other Serious Diseases, Guilty of Conspiracy to Defraud the United States http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/leader-genesis-ii-church-health-and-healing-who-sold-toxic-bleach-fake-miracle-cure-covid-19-and FDA OCI, Mark Grenon, 65, Jonathan Grenon, 38, Jordan Grenon, 29, Joseph Grenon, Bradenton, Florida, manufactured, promoted, sold Miracle Mineral Solution, MMS, unapproved, misbranded, drug, chlorine dioxide, Covid, cure, Genesis Church, coronavirus, financial, fraud, contempt, court, extradition, Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:21:51 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/leader-genesis-ii-church-health-and-healing-who-sold-toxic-bleach-fake-miracle-cure-covid-19-and Employee of Medical Device Manufacturer Pleads Guilty to Forging Two FDA Clearance Letters for Medical Devices http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/employee-medical-device-manufacturer-pleads-guilty-forging-two-fda-clearance-letters-medical-devices FDA OCI, Peter Stoll, Philadelphia, PA, guilty, plea, distribute, medical devices, without, FDA, clearance, misbranded, adulterated, false, letters,ELAN-4 Air Drill, high-speed, surgical drill, bone cutting, sawing, JS Series SterilContainer S2, reusable, sterilization, container, Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:00:55 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/employee-medical-device-manufacturer-pleads-guilty-forging-two-fda-clearance-letters-medical-devices Three Darknet Fentanyl Vendors Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/three-darknet-fentanyl-vendors-sentenced-over-20-years-prison FDA OCI, Veronica Dittman, Tempe AZ, sentence, darknet, pages, sell, illicit, drugs, trafficking, darkweb, TrustedTraphouse, GoldenTrails, PopcornPlug, crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl-laced, counterfeit, pills, advertised, oxycodone, Rick Schiffner, Devin Langer Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:13:01 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/three-darknet-fentanyl-vendors-sentenced-over-20-years-prison KC Medical Spa Owner Sentenced for Illegal Treatments http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/kc-medical-spa-owner-sentenced-illegal-treatments FDA OCI, Richard Smith, Shawnee, KS, sentence, misbranded, drug, Botox, adulterated, device, Juvederm, Tap and Blade, microblading, brow shading, cool sculpting, patients, injuries, website, China, adverse, reactions, unlicensed, possession, GBL, GHB, Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:08:59 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/kc-medical-spa-owner-sentenced-illegal-treatments Former Nurse Sentenced to Federal Prison for Tampering with a Consumer Product http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/former-nurse-sentenced-federal-prison-tampering-consumer-product FDA OCI, Catherine Dunton, RN, sentence, tampering, steal, fentanyl, vials, patients, replace, saline, solution, outpatient surgical center, Jensen Beach, FL, narcotic, self-administered, injection, opioids, Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:11:42 EDT DOJ http://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/former-nurse-sentenced-federal-prison-tampering-consumer-product