Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Leads to Arrest of Memphis Woman

MEMPHIS – An investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Memphis woman. In January 2024, TBI received information from a TennCare Managed Care Organization alleging an employee was fraudulently submitting timesheets.  During the course of the investigation, agents developed … Continue reading Investigation Into TennCare Fraud Leads to Arrest of Memphis Woman

White County Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

WHITE COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested and charged a Sparta man in connection to an ongoing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) investigation. In December 2024, agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) concerning child … Continue reading White County Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Memphis Doctor

MEMPHIS – A Memphis doctor faces charges of TennCare fraud and theft of property following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In February 2023, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity, alleging the unbundling of medical … Continue reading TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Memphis Doctor

Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges

JOHNSON COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the owner of an assisted living facility. In June 2024, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving … Continue reading Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges

TBI Arrests, Charges Medina Man in Ongoing Child Exploitation Case

GIBSON COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime & Digital Evidence Unit have arrested and charged a Medina man accused of uploading child sex abuse material. On December 26, 2024, TBI agents opened the investigation after receiving a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) about an … Continue reading TBI Arrests, Charges Medina Man in Ongoing Child Exploitation Case

Johnson City Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Accused of Shooting Officer

JOHNSON CITY – At the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a shooting that injured a Johnson City officer. On Wednesday evening, officers with the Johnson City Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of Woodlawn Drive on an unrelated call. Preliminary information indicates … Continue reading Johnson City Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Accused of Shooting Officer

Memphis Man Arrested, Charged in Joint West Tennessee Drug Investigation

HENDERSON COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents assigned to TBI’s Drug Investigation Division, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, and the Huntingdon Police Department has led to multiple drug-related charges for a Memphis man. On March 12th, investigators executed a search warrant at a motel in the 700 block of West Church Street in Lexington, … Continue reading Memphis Man Arrested, Charged in Joint West Tennessee Drug Investigation

Clinton Woman Indicted, Accused of Abusing Vulnerable Adult

ANDERSON COUNTY - Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained an indictment for a Clinton woman accused of abusing a vulnerable adult in her care. In September 2024, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI agents began investigating allegations of abuse involving a patient at … Continue reading Clinton Woman Indicted, Accused of Abusing Vulnerable Adult

TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Obion County Woman in Union City Arson

UNION CITY – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents specializing in fire investigations, working alongside the Union City Fire Department and investigators with the Union City Police Department, have arrested and charged a Troy woman in connection with an arson investigation. On February 25th, authorities began investigating a suspicious fire that occurred on February 23rd at … Continue reading TBI Agents Arrest, Charge Obion County Woman in Union City Arson

Madison County Man Faces Charges of Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults

MADISON COUNTY – A Jackson businessman has been indicted and arrested, following a joint investigation by special agents with the TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Division, the U.S. Marshals Service, and investigators with the Jackson Police Department. In July 2024, following a referral from Adult Protect Services, authorities began investigating allegations of financial exploitation of vulnerable … Continue reading Madison County Man Faces Charges of Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults