California Man Convicted of Federal Violations in Health Care Kickback Scheme

US Attorney’s Office – Eastern District of Texas, Dec. 16, 2021

TEXARKANA, Texas – A Coronado, California, man has been found guilty of federal violations related to a health care kickback scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. attorney Brit Featherston today.

Vincent Marchetti, Jr., 57, was found guilty by a jury following a month-long trial before U.S. District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III.

“Fraud on our health care system cost taxpayers millions of dollars,” said U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston.  “The defendant convicted today, and the others prosecuted in this large conspiracy, will suffer their fate at the hands of our excellent justice system.  All should know that an investigation and prosecution such as this takes thousands of hours of work by law enforcement and prosecutors.  My hat goes off to them for their excellent work to protect the citizens of our communities.”

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