The sentencing came after Egondu “Kate” Koko pleaded guilty in October to one count of conspiracy to pay and receive healthcare kickbacks and one count of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.
As part of her guilty plea, Ms. Koko admitted paying kickbacks and bribes to physicians and patients for paperwork home health agencies used to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare for unnecessary home health services. She also admitted to committing money laundering.
In addition to the prison term, Ms. Koko was ordered to pay $12.9 million in restitution and to forfeit nearly $1.4 million.
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