Florida Man Sentenced to 2.5 Years for E-Prescribing Fraud

March 26, 2025 – Colton Neal was sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison for wire fraud and
aggravated identity theft. Neal pled guilty on December 16, 2024.
According to court documents, beginning in June 2022 and continuing through July 2023,
Neal used an electronic health record and digital telehealth platform to issue electronic
prescriptions transmitted through interstate wires. In doing so, Neal used a doctor’s name
and National Provider Identifier, which he obtained without permission or consent, and posted
advertisements on a darknet forum. Neal collected payments for issuing fraudulent controlled
substance prescriptions via cryptocurrency and other payment methods. The investigation
revealed Neal issued approximately 144 prescriptions for various controlled substances to
individuals across the United States. https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/brooksville-man-sentenced-prison-electronic-prescribing-fraud-scheme