Gainesville woman convicted in Medicare fraud scheme

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A woman from Gainesville could spend decades in prison for Medicare fraud.

Justice Department officials say Sophie Dufort, 57, was convicted in a fraud scheme.

She could face several decades in prison. Investigators say she owned a medical equipment company that took advantage of elderly and disabled victims.

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The fraudulent claims totaled nearly $9 million.

Prosecutors say Dufort conspired with Paula Pirone, 70, of Ocala. Sentencing is set for January.

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