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Florida Medical Clinic Manager And Son Arrested For “Pill Mill” Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone And Other Controlled Substances

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces the arrests and return of an indictment charging Yolanda Camara (47) and Justin Oliveria (26), both of Brandon, Florida, with one count of conspiracy and five counts of distributing controlled substances outside the usual course of professional medical practice and without a legitimate medical purpose from the Family Medical Express Center, Inc., a medical clinic located at 107 W. Robertson Street in Brandon, Florida. Camara is a part-owner and manager of the clinic. Oliveria, Camara’s son, is an employee of the clinic.

 

If convicted, each faces up to 20 years in federal prison for the conspiracy count and up to 20 years on each of the drug distribution counts. Camara is also charged with one count of lying to federal investigators during the investigation, that charge carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment. The indictment also notifies the individuals that the United States intends to forfeit a Brandon residence and seek a forfeiture money judgment of at least $709,651.75, which are alleged to be traceable proceeds of the offenses.

 

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has violated one or more federal criminal laws, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

 

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the St. Petersburg Police Department. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel George.

Updated December 12, 2017

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Indictment [PDF, ]
Topics
Opioids
Prescription Drugs