The scheme involved a fraudulent transfer of nearly $4 million in City funds.
LEXINGTON, KY— The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky is reporting that Nana Kawabena Amuah, 31, a native of Ghana, was sentenced to 86 months in federal prison on Wednesday, by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell, for conspiring to commit money laundering. Amuah was also ordered to pay $4,743,443.60 in restitution.
LEXINGTON, KY — According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky: Oxygen Plus, Inc., a provider of durable medical equipment based in Floyd County, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by fraudulently billing Medicare and Medicaid for respiratory devices that patients did not need or use, in contravention of those programs’ requirements.
SOMERSET, KY - According to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Bobby Jones is reporting that on Sunday, October 15, 2023, a Rockcastle County, KY man was arrested following a call for service at a residence.
NICHOLASVILLE, KY — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Darren Ruble, 29, on a charge related to a child sexual abuse material investigation.
MANCHESTER, KY - According to the Manchester Police Department: On Monday, October 9, 2023, MPD Officer Carr was providing traffic safety by conducting stationary radar control on Memorial Drive and Beech Creek Road in Manchester when he observed a speeding vehicle traveling northwest.
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root reminds drivers of the serious consequences of passing a loading or unloading school bus that has its Stop Arm extended. Monday, in Knott County, a child was injured by a vehicle that struck a school bus and a child there, the school bus had its Stop Arm extended.
