The Alleged Mastermind of a $2 Billion U.S. Telemedicine Scam Is Enjoying the Luxury Life in Russia
Brian Sutton, accused of masterminding one of the largest fraud schemes to ever be unraveled in the United States, is living freely in Russia. Among his acquisitions there is a fleet of luxury cars, an elite villa near Moscow, and a stake in an MMA club tied to a member of the Russian parliament
Brian Sutton, allegedly the mastermind behind a $2 billion U.S. telemedicine scam, is enjoying a life of luxury in Russia. The criminal group behind the scheme used dozens of pharmacies across the United States to bill medical insurance companies fraudulent prescriptions, collecting over $758 million in the process. Fifteen individuals were sentenced in California for their roles in the scheme, while seven pleaded guilty in federal court.
However, Sutton remains at large, with a felony case against him in California still active. Ilya Shumanov, former director of the local chapter of Transparency International, notes that there is no extradition treaty between the U.S. and Russia, making the extradition of Sutton to the United States highly unlikely. Sutton has amassed a significant fortune in Russia, owning nearly two dozen luxury vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz cars, and several high-end properties.
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