Linden woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud

Sandra Elliott, 47, operated the Learning Links Education Centers in Dunn and Fayetteville.

Prosecutors Linden filed bills for therapy sessions that never happened. She is also accused of employing non-licensed personnel and provided unwarranted therapy.

The military equivalent to Medicaid, Tricare, was also impacted by the fraud.

Elliott could face a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail, followed by three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. She will be sentenced in April.

Authorities said Elliott has agreed to forfeit two cars, a recreational vehicle and $201,791.