Indian-origin New Jersey pharmacist sentenced for $1.18M fraud

New Jersey pharmacy owner and technician received prison terms after submitting fraudulent health insurance records.

Ankita Baidya•Jul 14, 2026 06:59 PM• 372 views

Kirtan S. Patel and pharmacy technician Christopher Lugo were sentenced in a federal health care fraud case.

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Ankita Baidya is a Europe-based journalist currently pursuing the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism. Her reporting and writing explore the intersections of society, politics, education and culture, with a particular interest in identity, youth and global affairs.

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