A Texas physician, Maryam Qayum, M.D., was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for operating a Houston-area clinic as an illegal pill mill. Court documents reveal Qayum prescribed over 3 million opioid pills between 2022 and 2025 without legitimate medical justification, selling them to drug dealers referred to as ‘providers.’ The clinic operated as a cash-only operation, charging premium prices for high-value prescriptions and accepting tips to expedite services. Qayum pleaded guilty to conspiracy to unlawfully distribute controlled substances. Four others involved in the scheme received prison sentences ranging from 42 to 210 months. The DEA and Conroe Police Department investigated the case, which is part of the Department of Justice’s broader efforts to combat health care fraud.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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