STATEWIDE — The Department of Justice wrapped up what they are calling the “largest healthcare fraud takedown” in history, uncovering over $14.6 billion in intended loss.

Over 300 people were charged overall, including at least 90 doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.

At least a dozen residents facing charges are from Indiana. Among them is Rachel Goldstein of Jeffersonville. She was charged in Kentucky with conspiracy to obtain controlled substances by fraud, accused of using fake pet prescriptions to get opioids. Evelyn Onukwube, a Noblesville resident and licensed pharmacist, is also accused of stealing and selling half a million opioids on the black market.

In Indiana, state charges have been filed against other individuals, including:

– 34-year-old Nathaniel Stimpson of Decatur, a registered nurse

– 48-year-old Billy Guthrie of Knightstown, a registered nurse

– 53-year-old Sheri Hapner of Middlebury, a licensed practical nurse

– 62-year-old Jennifer Brant of New Haven, a licensed home health aide

– 43-year-old Tara Brown of Fort Wayne, an in-home personal care attendant

– 40-year-old Lindsay Plake of Elwood, a qualified medication aide

– 66-year-old Catherine Grimes of Greencastle, a registered nurse

– 58-year-old Christy Orwig of Madison, a registered nurse

– 41-year-old Jenny Byrd of Oakland City, a qualified medication aide

– 35-year-old Kayla Bell of Newburgh, a licensed practical nurse

– 44-year-old Patrice Amos of Avon, a registered nurse

Most of them were charged with obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, while a couple were charged with fraud and theft.

Additionally, 30-year-old Dezarae Polinske, a registered nurse from Elkhart, Wisconsin, was accused of diverting medication for herself while working at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.

The FBI and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita are making it clear, saying they are vigorously pursuing anyone who abuses the system, ensuring justice for taxpayers and protecting vital resources.