A Nigerian man, Henry Ezeonyido, has been sentenced to over two years in a U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a healthcare fraud scheme that defrauded insurance companies of more than $1 million.
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, U.S. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin sentenced the 37-year-old to 27 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Ezeonyido, who resides in Taunton, Boston, was also ordered to pay $655,313 in restitution and forfeit $396,998 in criminal proceeds.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, from October 2019 to February 2022, Ezeonyido submitted false insurance claims for fabricated medical treatments allegedly received overseas. These claims included fake injuries such as stabbings and car accidents, even though the individuals were in the U.S. at the time.
He submitted falsified hospital documents, bank records, and police reports to support the claims. Some individuals knowingly took part, while others were misled into sharing their insurance information. Four co-conspirators were charged and received probation.
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Ezeonyido’s scam targeted five health insurance companies and ultimately resulted in payouts totaling over $650,000. Prosecutors said he retained nearly $400,000 for his role and coordinated with others to share the proceeds.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Leslie A. Wright of the Health Care Fraud Unit.
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