A Florida woman has pleaded guilty in federal court in Concord for her involvement in a Medicare fraud conspiracy amounting to $3.3 million. The announcement came from Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.
Yolanda Dupont, aged 38, hailing from New Port Richey, Florida, admitted to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. U.S. District Court Judge Paul Barbadoro has arranged her sentencing for July 22, 2025.
Court documents reveal that Dupont, along with others, was involved in operating Allstar Medical Supply Corp., a business in New Hampshire purportedly dealing in orthotic braces. As part of the scheme, Dupont was the nominee owner to hide the true identities of the actual owners. She falsely certified that neither she nor the business would submit fraudulent claims to Medicare. However, it is alleged that the group submitted, or prompted the submission of, approximately $3.3 million in fraudulent claims. Medicare ended up disbursing at least $1.6 million for these claims, with beneficiaries receiving braces that were not necessary or eligible for reimbursement.
The health care fraud charge could result in a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, alongside 3 years of supervised release, and a fine amounting to either $250,000 or twice the pecuniary gain involved. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge using the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Ward is managing the prosecution.
