Florida man pleads guilty to $5.6 million COVID-19 testing fraud

FLORIDA – A Florida man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme, involving more than $5.6 million in fraudulent claims. Willie F. Murray Jr., 55, of West Park, is said to have been the registered agent and manager of Lab Tess, LLC, a company that purported to offer COVID-19 testing services. According to the plea agreement, Mr Murray used the company to submit fraudulent reimbursement claims to the Health Resources and Services Administration for COVID-19 testing services reportedly provided to uninsured individuals.

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS