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FBI Raids Home of Activist Accused in Medicaid Fraud Scheme
16 Oct
Summary
- FBI and SWAT teams raided Cedric Dean's home in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Dean and his company accused of paying recruiters to collect Medicaid IDs from homeless people
- No charges filed yet, but civil forfeiture filing indicates ongoing investigation
In a recent development, the FBI and SWAT teams conducted a raid on the home of Cedric Dean, a prominent community activist from Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday. According to the authorities, Dean and his company, Cedric Dean Holdings, are accused of engaging in a health care fraud scheme involving the collection of Medicaid IDs from homeless individuals.
The allegations suggest that Dean's company allegedly paid recruiters to collect Medicaid IDs from homeless people in exchange for housing, food, or money. While no charges have been filed yet, the authorities have initiated a civil forfeiture filing, indicating an ongoing investigation into the matter.
Cedric Dean, who comes from the Palisades neighborhood in southwest Charlotte, is known as an entrepreneur and community activist. His website highlights his past experience of serving over 28 years in prison and his current work in the reform of the criminal justice system. Additionally, Dean is involved in mental health support, particularly for children and adults affected by autism.
Records on social media show that Dean regularly interacts with local politicians on community-related matters. In April, he appeared in a press conference with local councilwoman Tiawana Brown to defend her against some allegations.
