The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) reported collecting more than $47.8 million from civil and criminal cases in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe said the total includes $35.3 million from criminal cases and $12.4 million from civil matters. According to Kehoe, these collections reflect efforts to recover losses from criminal activity and white-collar fraud, benefiting both the federal government and victims of federal crimes. "The substantial criminal and civil penalties collected in the past fiscal year is tangible evidence of our commitment to this vitally important part of our district’s mission," he said, as reported by the U.S. Department of Justice.
In addition to the previously reported collections, the MDFL Civil Division, led by Civil Chief Randy Harwell, recovered over $163.9 million for federal agencies and programs through affirmative civil enforcement cases. Working with other U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the Department of Justice Civil Frauds Section, the division addressed multi-district fraud schemes, resulting in an additional $151.4 million recovered in FY 2025. The Asset Recovery Division, under Acting Chief Nicole Andrejko, contributed $35.3 million, including $28.9 million from criminal and civil asset forfeiture actions. Of the forfeited funds, more than $22.4 million was returned to victims, helping to compensate for financial losses caused by fraudulent activities.
Several high-profile cases contributed to the MDFL’s recoveries, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Walgreens Boots Alliance agreed to a $350 million settlement over allegations of dispensing opioid medications on false prescriptions. Other healthcare providers, including Semler Scientific, Inc. and Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., settled claims totaling nearly $37 million related to Medicare fraud. LiveCare Health also agreed to a $4.9 million settlement for violations of the federal anti-kickback statute.
The crackdown on fraudulent practices also included specialized medical services. Brandon Eye Associates and Pinellas Eye Care settled with the government for $1.3 million and $615,000, respectively, after investigations found they submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid. A Jacksonville franchise of New Horizons Computer Learning Center paid $500,000 to resolve claims of defrauding the Veterans Administration’s subsidy program. According to U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe, these recoveries demonstrate the MDFL’s commitment to holding companies accountable, protecting federal programs, and ensuring restitution for victims.
