American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals Season 12 Episode 10 Florida Rehab Gone Wild
- July 2, 2018
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American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals season 12 episode 10 titled Florida Rehab Gone Wild takes an in-depth look into the dark world of drug rehabilitation and corrupt medical professionals who prey on vulnerable patients to line their pockets. The episode tells the story of Kenny Chatman, a notorious drug rehab mogul who operated several treatment centers in South Florida.
Chatman presented himself as a savior to those struggling with addiction, promising to provide them with the best care possible. However, this was far from the truth. As investigations later revealed, Chatman's treatment centers were nothing more than a front for a massive insurance scam and human trafficking ring.
Chatman employed a team of unlicensed professionals who provided substandard and dangerous treatment to patients. They supplied drugs to patients to keep them hooked, physically restrained and abused those who tried to leave and billed their insurance companies for treatment they never actually received.
The episode also sheds light on how Chatman used women who were also addicted to drugs to recruit new patients. These women were tasked with keeping patients in line and bringing in new ones, using force when necessary.
The scheme earned Chatman millions of dollars, which he used to finance his luxurious lifestyle, including buying luxury cars, jewelry, and properties. The FBI, along with several law enforcement agencies, spent years investigating Chatman's operation, gathering evidence, and building a case against him.
With the help of whistleblowers and survivors of Chatman's scheme, the authorities were able to bring down the drug rehab mogul and his associates. Chatman was sentenced to 27 years in prison for the insurance fraud and human trafficking charges. Some of his co-conspirators were also convicted and sent to prison.
The episode features interviews with law enforcement officials, former patients, their families, medical professionals, and investigators who worked on the case. Through their accounts, the viewer gets a glimpse of the devastation that often takes place in drug rehabilitation centers that are only interested in making a profit. American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals season 12 episode 10 is a cautionary tale of addiction, greed, and corruption that exposes the underbelly of the rehabilitation industry.