In the labyrinthine world of South Florida's dental underbelly, a woman's audacious scheme to operate illicit dental offices has culminated in a sentence of probation and time served. The Sun Sentinel reports that this woman, whose name has not been disclosed, was accused of masterminding a dental empire that raked in over $11 million, leaving a trail of deceit and financial ruin in its wake.
According to court records, her downfall began with a denied business license application, owing to her not being a dentist. Undeterred, she embarked on a brazen venture, launching dental practices in Boynton Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, and Doral, under the names of licensed dentists. Initially, many of these dentists were oblivious to the fact that their identities were being exploited.
The affidavit from state investigators paints a picture of a calculated operation, where she later consolidated all the offices under the name of Dr. Ivan Pelton, who, despite being aware of her true ownership, allowed her to utilize his name. Interestingly, Pelton faced criminal charges but was subsequently exonerated. The charges brought against her were severe: over 30 counts of insurance fraud, one count of organized scheme to def ← →
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