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Afterschool program operators sentenced in $6.6 million Medicaid fraud case
The New Mexico Department of Justice announced that Susanne Kee and Bethanne Kee each received four and a half years in prison on September 9. The operators of the Silver City nonprofit had previously pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud, conspiracy and identity-theft offenses. The sentences followed $6.6 million in restitution secured in April. Authorities said they billed for services never provided and fabricated children's psychological diagnoses.
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The established misconduct involved both substantial public funding losses and direct harm to children through identity theft and false medical records.
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Published September 9, 2026 · Last verified September 12, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.