The Brief
- Prosecutors charged Milwaukee business owner Debbie Long with Medicaid fraud, PPP fraud and money laundering.
- Investigators said Long fraudulently obtained more than $2 million through fabricated or exaggerated Medicaid claims.
- Prosecutors allege Long used fraudulent funds to buy Kitt’s Frozen Custard, a Mercedes-Benz and an Octopus Car Wash.
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee woman is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors accused her of carrying out Medicaid fraud, PPP loan fraud and money laundering schemes tied to her home health care business.
What we know:
The Wisconsin Department of Justice charged 44-year-old Debbie Long with five felonies, including fraud and money laundering.
Federal prosecutors said Long owned Pinnacle Home Health Care, LLC, a company that provided personal care services to Medicaid members, including mobility assistance, meal preparation and bathing services.…