In a shocking case highlighted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, a couple from Manalapan, New Jersey, faces serious charges for allegedly deceiving the government while applying for Medicaid benefits. Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced that Eli and Lauren Levy applied for the state’s Family Care Medicaid Program but failed to disclose significant income—amounting to approximately $4.48 million over five years—which they reportedly did not report on their tax returns.
Investigations by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller’s Medicaid Fraud Division uncovered the Levys’ fraudulent actions. This information was subsequently passed on to the Prosecutor’s Office, which has since initiated a thorough investigation via its Financial Crimes and Special Prosecutions Unit. The New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice is also involved.
Records reveal that the couple operated two companies, Supreme Cleaning Services LLC and Nation Wide Shippers, which collectively earned around $4.48 million between 2018 and 2022. Despite this substantial income, the Levys are accused of intentionally omitting taxable earnings from their personal tax returns. Prosecutors assert that they evaded approximately $768,000 in taxes and are liable for additional interest and penalties. Furthermore, claims indicate that from 2015 to 2019, they fraudulently obtained over $83,000 in medical services through the Family Care Medicaid Program.
The 43-year-old couple faces multiple charges, including conspiracy, Medicaid fraud, and tax fraud, all classified as second-degree offenses. They also face a third-degree charge related to false statements in their Medicaid application and five third-degree counts of tax evasion and submitting fraudulent tax returns. The Levys turned themselves in on October 15 and were released after receiving a summons from the Monmouth County Superior Court. Their attorney has not yet responded to requests for comment.
