According to Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Greta Gooden-Brown, Kenneth Horwitz, 43, Mohawk Lane, Randolph, Morris County, a pharmacist formerly employed at the Medicaid Treatment Center, located at 935 Allwood Road, Clifton, Passaic County, was sentenced by Passaic County Superior Court Judge George F. Rohde, Jr. to three years probation and ordered to repay $35,012 to the Medicaid Program. Horwitz pleaded guilty to a criminal Accusation charging Medicaid Fraud on April 10, 2003. In pleading guilty, Horwitz admitted that between February and August, 2001, he submitted more than 100 fictitious prescription drug claims to the Medicaid Program for payment or reimbursements. The forged claims were submitted under the names of nine legitimate Medicaid recipients who were unaware of the fraudulent claims.

The investigation was conducted by the Division of Criminal Justice - Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor which investigates fraud and abuse in the Medicaid Program. State Investigator Carlos Ortiz and Deputy Attorney General Riza Dagli were assigned to the investigation.

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