"US Attorney Charles C Calenda said both were indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, mail fraud and securities fraud; nine counts of healthcare fraud, two counts of mail fraud and three counts of aggravated identity theft. A grand jury is set up by a prosecutor to determine whether there is enough evidence to pursue a prosecution. In legal terms, it determines whether probable cause exists to believe a crime has been committed."
"When financial reporters raised questions about Zynex's business practices, Sandgaard allegedly sent used female underwear to a reporter's spouse at the reporter's home with a thank-you card addressed to the spouse, detailing the reporter's alleged "illicit behavior", according to the US Attorney's Office in Rhode Island. It added that he also signed reporters up for therapy sessions, listing conditions such as erectile dysfunction"
"During his three-year tenure as owner, Charlton had five different managers as the club remained in League One and reached what the supporters trust described as its "lowest ebb in living memory". In his farewell message, he said the "journey has indeed been bittersweet, painted with both criticism and appreciation"."
Thomas Sandgaard, 67, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island on 15 charges tied to his role as Zynex chief executive between 2017 and 2025. The indictment alleges that Sandgaard and chief operating officer Anna Lucsok orchestrated a scheme to fraudulently obtain millions from government and private healthcare payers and patients. Charges include conspiracy to commit healthcare, mail and securities fraud, nine counts of healthcare fraud, two counts of mail fraud and three counts of aggravated identity theft. Prosecutors allege retaliatory actions against reporters, including sending used underwear and signing reporters up for therapy. Sandgaard owned Charlton Athletic from 2020 to 2023, during which the club had five managers and remained in League One, prompting supporters to describe the club's state as its "lowest ebb in living memory".
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