What would be the reason that this physician麓s office would be searched by the FBI?

Federal officials spent much of Tuesday taking documents from Bloomington offices belonging to Dr. Kamal Tiwari, a local anesthesiologist.

So far, no information has been released as to the reason for the investigation.

Around 8:30 a.m., Federal Bureau of Investigation agents swarmed Tiwari鈥檚 medical practice at 2920 McIntyre Drive. Uniformed Bloomington police officers were eventually posted outside the office, where they prevented anyone from entering. An FBI agent was also posted at a rear entrance to the medical office.

By Tuesday afternoon, a handwritten sign on the door said the office was closed and directed anyone who needed help to 鈥済o to the hospital.鈥?

Bloomington police cars were also seen outside Tiwari鈥檚 Pain Management Center business office at 2400 Cota Drive. Throughout the morning and afternoon, a Budget moving van was loaded with several boxes taken from the building, while a uniformed Bloomington police officer stood nearby.

Breezer...

There are any number of reasons why this Dr. may be the target of an FBI investigation, because the agency is empowered by law to investigate alleged violations of ANY federal criminal statute.

It's possible, in addition to writing bogus prescriptions for federally controlled substances (mentioned above), that he had been submitting fraudulent billings for reimbursement under Medicaid or Medicare.

Finally, it is entirely possible that the FBI investigation involves alleged activities that have nothing whatsoever to do with his practice. It's possible the FBI has reason to believe that evidence of the illegal activity may be found in his office.

Bottom line: There is no telling what this doc allegedly did that brought the FBI to his office, based simply on the information in the story. Eventually, the charges will become public (if they are filed) and will no doubt be reported by the same paper. That's the only way you'll know for sure.

i THINK HE DONE GONE BAD

Usually, it is a discrepency in prescription drugs, especially anesthesia type drugs.
Many Dr.s become addicted, or sell the drugs and if the paperwork doesn't match the usage, they are screwed.

Prescription painkillers are BIG business now. It could have something to do with illegally supplying a dealer or writing phony 'scrips. Although you would think the DEA would be involved...