Fugitive Physician Charged With Health Care Fraud

A federal grand jury has charged Rhode Island physician Tarek W. Wehbe with health care fraud, illegal distribution of controlled substances and money laundering. A 152-count indictment also seeks the forfeiture of about $5.9 million, alleged to be the proceeds of Wehbe’s criminal activity. Wehbe, who was charged in April by a criminal complaint, is a fugitive and is believed to be in Lebanon.According to the indictment, Wehbe operated Renaissance Medical Group (RMG), which had offices at 1640 Mineral Spring Ave. in North Providence and 790 N. Main St. in Providence. Specializing in inte...