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01/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/28/2026 07:55

Syracuse Area Man Pleads Guilty to Operating Kickback Scheme Involving Medicare and Medicaid

Syracuse Area Man Pleads Guilty to Operating Kickback Scheme Involving Medicare and Medicaid

BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Timothy Klein, 49, of Fayetteville, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiracy to pay and receive health care kickbacks, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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Action Details

  • Date:January 27, 2026
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of New York
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions
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