Federal Jury Convicts Doctor of $40 Million Medicare Fraud
Ezukanma was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and six counts of health care fraud. The health care fraud conspiracy count carries a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. Each health care fraud count also carries a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. Ezukanma was taken into custody following the verdict. A sentencing date will be set at a later date.