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Long Island nurse fined $544k for $1.5M fake COVID vaccine-card scheme

A former Amityville nurse, Julie DeVuono, ran a large-scale scheme selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards for 162 families, earning about $1.5 million; she pleaded guilty to forgery and money laundering and was hit with a record $544,000 civil penalty by the New York State Department of Health, plus forfeiture of $1.2 million, 840 hours of community service, and five years of probation after laundering $236,980 to pay a mortgage.

via New York Post|

#fake-vaccine-cards #forgery #health

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"Brazilian President Bolsonaro Faces Criminal Charges for Allegedly Faking COVID-19 Vaccine Card"

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted on allegations of faking his COVID-19 vaccination card to travel to the U.S., facing potential charges of fraud and criminal association. Brazilian police claim the fraudulent card was made by a top deputy after Bolsonaro's election loss, with evidence suggesting it was printed from an IP address inside Brazil's presidential palace. Bolsonaro, who has faced multiple legal issues since losing the 2022 election, could potentially be prosecuted and barred from running for office for at least eight years. The allegations, if proven, could lead to prison time for the ex-president, who has been accused of spreading lies about Brazil's voting systems and faces a federal investigation into a potential military takeover plot.

via The Daily Beast|

#brazil #covid-19 #jair-bolsonaro

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"Brazil's Bolsonaro Faces Indictment for Vaccine Record Fraud"

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted by the federal police for suspected fraud on his vaccination records, with charges including entering false data into the country's health system and forming a criminal organization. Bolsonaro, who has repeatedly stated that he did not take the COVID-19 vaccine, remains calm and claims the investigation is selective. This comes after an investigation revealed false vaccination records, and during his tenure, Bolsonaro downplayed the importance of immunization and social distancing measures during the pandemic.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#brazil #covid-19 #investigation

health2 years ago•12 min saved

"State Investigations Target Vaccine Fraud Cases Involving Baldwin Midwife and Amityville Nurse"

Two recent cases in Long Island highlight the issue of phony vaccinations being recorded in state registries, with a midwife fined for submitting fake student immunization records and a nurse practitioner under investigation for administering false vaccinations. Concerns have been raised about the extent of vaccination fraud, with experts emphasizing the public health risks and lack of scientific basis for alternative therapies. The state Health Department is actively investigating similar cases and enforcing measures to combat vaccination fraud, while emphasizing the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of diseases.

via Newsday|

#health #immunization #measles-outbreak

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"Midwife Fined $300K for Administering Fake Vaccines to Thousands of Children in New York"

A Long Island midwife has been penalized for falsifying immunization records for approximately 1,500 school-aged children across New York, administering 12,449 fake immunizations and submitting falsified information into the New York State Immunization Information System. The midwife provided patients with an unapproved homeoprophylaxis program as an alternative to vaccination. The settlement includes a $300,000 penalty, permanent exclusion from the immunization system, and a prohibition from administering reportable vaccinations again.

via SILive.com|

#health #immunization-records #midwife