Woman Accused of Running $11M Dental Fraud Scam Gets Days in Jail
Source: DrBicuspid
Evelyn Cruz, 43, ran an illegal dental operation involving unlicensed ownership, misuse of dentists’ credentials, and improper insurance billing across multiple clinics, generating over $11 million in fraudulent insurance payments. The scheme operated for years in West Palm Beach, Florida, defrauding dental insurers through false claims.[3][5]
Cruz pleaded no contest to grand theft and was sentenced on January 6, 2026, to just days in jail following her plea in Palm Beach County. The case highlights ongoing enforcement against healthcare fraud, with authorities emphasizing the risks of unlicensed dental practices.[3][5]
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