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Manager arrested for $130K theft from practice lived lavishly
An ex-dental manager, who was fired at least three other times for claims of theft from dental businesses, is accused of embezzling $130,000 from a Washington dental office to buy jewelry and more.
November 15, 2023
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An employee was arrested on January 20 for allegedly stealing $57,000 from the dental practice where she worked.
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A dentist was arrested for allegedly ordering prescription drugs for his personal use in violation of drug distribution laws.
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Dental managers accused of using their father’s dental practice to defraud Medicaid have pleaded guilty.
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