A federal judge sentenced 51-year-old twin brothers Deno Barroga and Desi Barroga to federal prison.
were each sentenced to 6 1/2 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Brantley Starr also ordered the 51-year-old brothers to forfeit their medical licenses and repay roughly $9 million in restitution.The brothers admitted to submitting claims for corticosteroid injections they never administered. Each pleaded guilty in May of this year to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton said the doctors exploited drug users’ vulnerabilities and billed insurance providers for some services patients did not need or receive.
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