RUTHERFORD COUNTY – A Murfreesboro woman faces charges of Financial Exploitation and Theft following an investigation by special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division. In early May, agents began investigating allegations surrounding Teresa Ann Smith (DOB 4/14/1962), a paid caregiver, after receiving information from the Tennessee Department of Human … Continue reading Caregiver Arrested, Charged in TBI Medicaid Fraud Case
Franklin County Man Charged With TennCare Fraud, Theft
FRANKLIN COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Winchester man, charged with theft and TennCare fraud. In July 2022, at the referral of the Tennessee Office of Program Integrity (OPI), TBI agents began investigating a report of fraudulent … Continue reading Franklin County Man Charged With TennCare Fraud, Theft
Shelbyville Caregiver Charged with Abuse, Neglect of Elderly Adults
BEDFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division, along with other agencies, has resulted in the arrest of a Shelbyville man, charged with the abuse and neglect of elderly patients. In January, at the referral of Adult Protective Services, agents joined that agency and the … Continue reading Shelbyville Caregiver Charged with Abuse, Neglect of Elderly Adults
Columbia Woman Charged with Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Individuals
MAURY COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Columbia woman, charged with financially exploiting two vulnerable adults. At the request of Adult Protective Services, in August 2021, agents began an investigation into an allegation of financial exploitation … Continue reading Columbia Woman Charged with Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Individuals
Shelbyville Woman Charged with Theft from Vulnerable Person
BEDFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Shelbyville woman, charged with financially exploiting a vulnerable person. At the request of Adult Protective Services, in July 2021, agents began an investigation into an allegation of theft from … Continue reading Shelbyville Woman Charged with Theft from Vulnerable Person
Former Addiction Clinic Manager Charged with TennCare Fraud, Drug Fraud, ID Theft
WILLIAMSON COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of a former addiction recovery clinic owner. In September 2019, TBI agents joined investigators with the 21st Judicial District Drug Task Force, Health and … Continue reading Former Addiction Clinic Manager Charged with TennCare Fraud, Drug Fraud, ID Theft
Pulaski Caregiver Charged with Drug Fraud, Neglect of Elderly Patient
PULASKI – A joint investigation by the Pulaski Police Department and special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Pulaski caregiver, who faces multiple charges, including prescription drug fraud and neglect of a vulnerable adult. In November 2021, TBI agents joined investigators … Continue reading Pulaski Caregiver Charged with Drug Fraud, Neglect of Elderly Patient
Nurse Practitioner Charged Following TBI Medicaid Fraud Investigation
LAWRENCEBURG – Working alongside investigators from the office of 22nd District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI Agents assigned to its Medicaid Fraud Control Division have obtained indictments for a nurse practitioner accused of fraudulently issuing prescriptions for scheduled drugs. The investigation into Patsy Burks (DOB 9-5-53) began in July of 2020, when allegations surfaced surrounding … Continue reading Nurse Practitioner Charged Following TBI Medicaid Fraud Investigation
Former Medical Staffing Business Owner Indicted on Multiple Charges
WILLIAMSON COUNTY – A multi-year investigation by Special Agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Pulaski woman on multiple counts, including TennCare fraud, forgery, and identity theft. TBI Special Agents received information indicating that Cathy Taylor, the then-owner of Five … Continue reading Former Medical Staffing Business Owner Indicted on Multiple Charges
Caregiver Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
MAURY COUNTY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division has resulted in the arrest of a Mt. Pleasant caregiver who is charged with abuse of her patient. After receiving information from Adult Protective Services about a complaint of abuse of a vulnerable adult, Agents began investigating … Continue reading Caregiver Charged with Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
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