On June 23, 2022, a jury in US District Court in Greenbelt, Maryland returned a not guilty verdict on all counts for Burnham & Gorokhov’s client, Donnie Amis. The prosecution alleged that our client and his co-defendant participated in conspiracies to defraud Medicaid and to illegally recruit patients to a DC dental practice. Through its verdict, the jury completely rejected the government’s case and acquitted our client of the charges conspiracy to commit health care fraud, mail fraud, and violation of the anti-kickback statute. See the post on White Collar Prof Blog for more coverage. It was a pleasure to work on this case with John McNichols and Allie Eisen of Williams & Connolly, LLP, who stepped up to defend an innocent man.
The Role of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in Federal Investigations
At Burnham & Gorokhov, we specialize in defending individuals and businesses facing federal criminal charges, including those investigated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Understanding FinCEN’s role in detecting and prosecuting financial crimes is crucial for anyone involved in a federal investigation. This article provides an overview of FinCEN’s responsibilities, examples of typical cases,