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10/27/2025 | Press release | Archived content

AG's Office Secures Indictments Against Worcester-Based Temporary Nurse Staffing Agency and Owner For Defrauding Nursing Homes And Putting Patients At Risk With Uncertified Aides

AG's Office Secures Indictments Against Worcester-Based Temporary Nurse Staffing Agency and Owner For Defrauding Nursing Homes And Putting Patients At Risk With Uncertified Aides

WORCESTER - The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) today announced that a Worcester County Grand Jury has returned 13 indictments against Blooming Staffing Agency, Inc., a temporary nurse staffing agency; its owner, Catherine Kibe; and a former employee, Osaretin "Jerry" Osazee, for staffing nursing homes with uncertified individuals and fraudulently billing those facilities for services they provided. Blooming is charged with Larceny by False Pretenses Over $1,200, Larceny by False Pretenses under $1,200, and Attempted Larceny by False Pretenses. Kibe is charged with Larceny by False Pretenses Over $1,200, Larceny by False Pretenses under $1,200, Attempted Larceny by False Pretenses, and Identity Fraud. Osazee is charged with Attempted Larceny by False Pretenses and Identity Fraud.

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Action Details

  • Date:October 27, 2025
  • Agency:State of Massachusetts
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies

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