Former American Senior Communities CEO, others to plead guilty in $16 million fraud case
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2018
The former CEO of American Senior Communities and two others have agreed to plead guilty to some of the charges related to their alleged roles in a $16 million fraud, kickback and money-laundering scheme.
Former CEO of American Senior Communities, three others indicted for alleged $16 million scheme
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 12, 2016
The former CEO of American Senior Communities and three others have been indicted for their alleged roles in a $16 million fraud, kickback and money-laundering scheme, U.S. Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced...
Another defendant in American Senior Communities fraud case agrees to plead guilty
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2017
Another defendant in the alleged $16 million fraud, kickback and money-laundering scheme involving former executives of American Senior Communities has agreed to plead guilty to charges against him.
Bill seeks to reduce fraud against seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2017
Two senators have introduced a bill with the goal of making it easier for financial institutions to report to authorities suspected fraud against older adults. Will the third time be the charm for the...
Philip Esformes sentenced to 20 years in prison in healthcare fraud case
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2019
Former Florida assisted living and skilled nursing facility owner Philip Esformes has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a case that the federal government continues to describe as “the...
Senior living bond offerings spur second lawsuit against bank holding company
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 16, 2017
A second lawsuit has been filed against a bank holding company in relation to series of senior living-related bond offerings, some of which were later determined to be fraudulent and some of which have...
Priest accused of stealing $535,000 from retirement home bank account
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2017
A Roman Catholic priest who was responsible for overseeing an Archdiocese of Philadelphia retirement home bank account was charged with four counts of wire fraud on Wednesday for allegedly diverting more...
Anti-fraud efforts must include senior living, hearing witness says
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2017
Efforts to stop or prevent the financial exploitation of older adults should include assisted living and continuing care retirement communities, as well as personal care and nursing homes, because residents...