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Lee Schools payroll administrator fired after federal fraud charges allege $1.35 million Medicaid scheme

A Lee County schools payroll administrator was fired after federal prosecutors accused her of a long-running Medicaid fraud scheme tied to more than $1.35 million in claims.

When
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Where
Lee County
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop June 2, 2026 Lehigh Acres

What happened?

WINK Investigates reported that a former School District of Lee County assistant payroll director was fired after federal authorities charged her in Connecticut with health care fraud and false statements. Prosecutors allege she submitted thousands of fraudulent Medicaid claims for services never provided and collected more than $1.35 million. The district said it found no evidence she accessed district banking systems and said her employment ended on May 28 after leaders learned of the arrest.

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