Two Long Island nurses have been accused of falsifying vaccination certificates, earning more than $1.5 million, the BTA said, citing prosecutors and police.
Julie De Vuono, the owner of a pediatric medical center, and her employee Marisa Uraro appeared in court yesterday.
Suffolk County Attorney Raymond Tierney said De Vuono and Uraro provided false certificates, charging adults $220 each and children $85. Two nurses entered incorrect information into the government database of the vaccination campaign.
Law enforcement officers searched DeVuono’s home and found about $900,000 in cash and a ledger that recorded more than $1.5 million in proceeds from the criminal scheme.
“I hope this will be a lesson to people who are considering using the system – they will be caught and the law will be enforced in full force,” Tierney said.
“As nurses, these two people need to be aware of the importance of legal vaccination certificates as we all work together to protect public health,” said Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison.