A New Hampshire doctor has pleaded guilty to conspiring to illegally distribute controlled substances, marking the first joint prosecution of its kind by the Justice Department’s New England Strike Force and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont.
Dr. Adnan S. Khan, 48, of Grantham, New Hampshire, admitted to conspiring with others to distribute controlled substances through his network of clinics in New England. Khan and his co-conspirators allegedly prescribed drugs to patients struggling with substance abuse, despite knowing the patients were diverting the prescriptions for illegal use.
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“The defendant, a medical doctor based in New England, prescribed drugs to vulnerable patients in exchange for cash, knowing the patients were diverting the drugs,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri.
Khan and his co-conspirator reportedly required cash payments for office visits and falsified medical records to justify their illegal prescribing practices. They even discussed concerns about losing “dishonest” patients who were selling their prescribed medications.
This case highlights the serious issue of healthcare fraud and the exploitation of vulnerable patients for profit. Khan’s actions put patients and communities at risk, contributing to the ongoing opioid epidemic.
“Rather than providing responsible addiction treatment to his patients, Khan ran his medical practice with the corruption and recklessness of a common drug dealer,” said Special Agent in Charge Roberto Coviello of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG).
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Khan faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. As a condition of his release, he is prohibited from writing prescriptions for controlled substances.
This case was investigated by multiple agencies, including the HHS-OIG, FBI, DEA, and the Vermont Attorney General’s Office. It is being prosecuted by the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont.
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