The investigation, called Operation Spring Hill, has been ongoing for the past year, and so far 29 people have been arrested since July 5. Narcotics agents are working to track down an additional 37 people who have warrants out for their arrest.
All suspects are being charged for posing as doctors and filling out false prescriptions for various medications, including Xanax, methadone and oxycodone.
Read the St. Petersburg Times report on Florida prescription fraud.
Read more coverage on healthcare fraud:
– Indiana Works to Eliminate Healthcare Fraud by Employees
- Texas Woman Sentenced for Medical Equipment Fraud
- Leaders Meet to Inspect Scope of Healthcare Fraud Expanding in South Florida
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