In recent years, several individuals from various professions have pleaded guilty to involvement in prescription fraud schemes. Notably:​

• Nicholas Tedesco (2018): The 44-year-old director of a candy company in Linwood, New Jersey, admitted to conspiring to commit health care fraud. He was implicated in a scheme that defrauded health care programs of approximately $2 million.
• Shawn Sypherd (2018): A 46-year-old social studies teacher at Middle Township Middle School in Marmora, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. He was involved in a fraud scheme that resulted in losses of about $2.4 million.
• Robert Bessey (2023): A 49-year-old recruiter from Philadelphia was sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded state health benefits programs out of millions. He was ordered to pay $2.69 million in restitution.

These cases highlight the diverse range of professionals implicated in health care fraud, underscoring the importance of vigilance and integrity within all sectors.