Vincent Tornari, 50, of Linwood, New Jersey, a former pharmaceutical sales representative, pleaded guilty on March 14, 2023, to conspiring to commit health care fraud and wire fraud. IRS This plea is part of an ongoing investigation into fraudulent activities within New Jersey’s health care system.​

Scheme Details:

• Recruitment and Compensation: Tornari and his co-conspirators targeted individuals with substantial insurance coverage, offering financial incentives for participation. Tornari personally received a significant portion of the fraudulent proceeds. ​
• Financial Impact: The scheme led to substantial financial losses, with the Pharmacy Benefits Administrator paying millions of dollars for medically unnecessary compounded medications. ​

Legal Proceedings:

• Co-Conspirators: Tornari’s co-conspirators included former pharmaceutical sales representatives Mark Bruno and Matthew Tedesco, as well as medical professionals like Dr. Brian Sokalsky and nurse practitioner Ashley Lyons-Valenti. All have pleaded guilty to their roles in the conspiracy. ​
• Sentencing: Sentencing for Tornari and other involved individuals is pending. The charges against Dr. Sokalsky remain pending, with a trial scheduled for April 24, 2023. ​

This case underscores the ongoing efforts by authorities to address fraudulent activities within the health care industry in New Jersey.​

Please note that legal proceedings are ongoing, and details may evolve as new information emerges.