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The US Attorney’s Office, with assistance from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, secured federal indictments against Shawn Grygo, Heather Heim, and Shantal Magadanz for wire fraud and money laundering in connection to a Medicaid fraud conspiracy. The accused reportedly overbilled treatment services that were not delivered and also directed clients to a housing provider controlled by one of Evergreen Recovery’s owners, in a scheme that allegedly robbed millions from Minnesota taxpayers. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of Attorney General Ellison, which receives the majority of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, worked integrally in the investigation by participating in interviews, helping execute the search of Evergreen Recovery, analyzing data, and conducting further investigative activities.
US Attorney’s Office Collaborates with AG Ellison’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit on Fraud Indictments
On December 20, 2024, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison commended federal indictments against Shawn Grygo, Heather Heim, and Shantal Magadanz for alleged wire fraud and money laundering. Ellison highlighted his office’s commitment to combat Medicaid fraud, expressing appreciation to the US Attorney’s Office and his own Medicaid Fraud Control Unit for their efforts.
Grygo, Heim, and Magadanz were indicted for systematically overcharging DHS and UCare for undelivered substance abuse services at Evergreen Recovery. Evergreen also allegedly directed clients to a sober housing provider, Second Chances Sober Living, controlled by one of Evergreen’s owners. This suspected scam, involving illegal kickbacks, resulted in losses amounting to millions of taxpayer dollars.
The investigation into Evergreen Recovery involved the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, federal law enforcement agencies, and the United States Attorney’s Office. They collaborated on interviews, data analysis, searches, and other investigative activities.
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit under Attorney General Ellison’s office works assiduously to investigate and prosecute Medicaid theft. The unit is majorly funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with the State of Minnesota covering the remainder.
It should be noted these indictments are allegations, and the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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