What Happened
A doctor in New England, identified as Khan, was sentenced on April 14, 2025 in Burlington, Vermont, to eight months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for conspiring to illegally distribute buprenorphine, a prescription opioid. The court also ordered forfeiture of $75,000, reflecting proceeds from prescribing high-dose opioids during the conspiracy, and a fine of $20,000. As a result of the investigation, Khan relinquished his medical license and DEA registrations. The case was described as the first joint prosecution of a doctor by the District of Vermont U.S. Attorney's Office and the Justice Department's New England Strike Force.
“sentenced on April 14, 2025 to eight months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for conspiring to illegally distribute buprenorphine”
Related Guidance
- 15 Red Flags of Drug Diversion — Behavioral and transactional indicators of diversion.
- Investigation Playbook — How to investigate suspected diversion inside an organization.