FRESNO - Travis Gober, 44, of Hanford, pleaded guilty to health care fraud and aggravated identity theft charges today for submitting over $1 million in fraudulent claims for sleep studies to Medicare, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
According to court records, Gober owned the VIP Sleep Center, which operated sleep clinics in Fresno and Tulare Counties. Sleep clinics perform diagnostic sleep studies on patients to identify disorders like sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
Bitcoin ATM Company Forfeited Over $1 Million for Conspiring to Violate the Bank Secrecy Act
SACRAMENTO - Folsom company Amani Investments LLC, which operated Coinucopia kiosks that exchanged U.S. currency for Bitcoin, forfeited $1 million in currency, a Mercedes-Benz, Bitcoin, and other items for its criminal efforts to avoid reporting requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Oakhurst Man Sentenced for Excavating Native American Cultural Property
FRESNO - Vrance Fanklin Myers, 35, of Oakhurst, was sentenced Tuesday by United States District Judge Ana de Alba to 3 years probation and a $10,000 fine for unauthorized excavation and removal of archeological resources from public lands, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Additionally, Myers was ordered to pay $10,023.48 in restitution, perform 100 hours of community service, and make a public statement concerning his offense, and he is banned from entering public lands for recreational purposes during the period of his probation.
Madera District Fair Announces the 2023 Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Estrella Jalisco
MADERA - The excitement is building as the Madera District Fair, presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, proudly unveils the line-up for the 2023 Table Mountain Concert Series, presented by Estrella Jalisco. This year's series promises to be an unforgettable musical experience for attendees of all ages, featuring an eclectic mix of top-tier artists.
The concert series has something for everyone, from rock anthems to country hits and Latin rhythms. What makes the concert series even more exceptional is that all entertainment is FREE with the price of paid gate admission.