Coos Bay Man Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud Scheme Exceeding $2 Million
A Coos Bay man, Mehrdad Gerami, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit healthcare fraud. He admitted to fraudulent sleep study billing totaling over $2 million. Gerami faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Portland, OR, August 5, 2026 —
Mehrdad Gerami, a resident of Coos Bay, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a healthcare fraud conspiracy. Gerami admitted his involvement in a scheme that involved fraudulent billing for sleep studies, with the total amount of alleged fraud exceeding $2 million.
According to court documents, Gerami conspired to commit healthcare fraud. His guilty plea acknowledges his participation in submitting false claims for sleep study services. The total value of these fraudulent billings has been reported to be over $2 million.
As a consequence of his guilty plea, Gerami is now facing potential sentencing. The maximum penalty he could receive includes up to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing details were not immediately available.
Further details regarding the timeline of the fraudulent activities, the specific entities involved in the billing, or any other individuals implicated in the conspiracy were not provided. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat fraud within the healthcare system.
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