Hidalgo County doctor sentenced in $240 million fraud case released from prison
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Jorge Zamora-Quezada, a doctor from Hidalgo County, was released from federal prison on September 2, 2026, after serving part of his 10-year sentence for a $240 million healthcare fraud scheme. He had been incarcerated since 2018 for filing fraudulent claims to healthcare programs, which led to unnecessary treatments for over 10,000 patients he misdiagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. The reason for his early release remains unclear, as he was sentenced in May 2025, with seven years credited for time served. Zamora-Quezada's case has drawn significant attention due to the scale of the fraud.
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