US man posed as doctor in fraudulent scheme to profit from Ozempic, prosecutors say
Rodney Greer accused of securing unauthorized prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs and selling them to customers An Illinois man allegedly impersonated doctors – and evidently referred to himself online as “$hotboy1” – is facing criminal charges that he secured unauthorized prescriptions for Ozempic and Mounjaro pharmaceutical drugs that facilitate weight loss and are taken by some for cosmetic rather…
Rodney Greer, also known as Christian Marchand, has been accused of posing as a doctor to secure unauthorized prescriptions for GLP-1 medications and sell them to customers. Greer allegedly impersonated doctors online using the username "$hotboy1" and obtained doctors' personal identification, including their names and national provider identification numbers.
From January 2023 to March 2026, Greer allegedly called over 260 pharmacies, impersonating doctors to obtain GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The scheme resulted in unauthorized redemption of hundreds of thousands of dollars in health insurance plan benefits for Greer's clients. Greer pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud, healthcare fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
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