Two operators of Lake Worth clinic arrested
Janio Vico and Jharildan Vico, were arrested April 30th for PIP fraud, according to the Palm Beach Post. Janio Vico and Jharildan Vico owned and operated V & C Rehabilitation Center in Lake Worth which offered chiropractic and message therapy to those involved in auto accidents and solicited patients who were involved in auto accidents.
The two individuals operated the unlicensed clinic since 2009 and have filed at least $1 million in fraudulent insurance claims. The two men, solicited patients who were involved in auto accidents even though the individuals did not require any treatment.
Janico Vico and Jharildan Vico along with other co-conspirators have been charge with 12 counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. The two individuals face 20 years of imprisonment per count if convicted of the charges.