Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk

 

Exposing Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk: A Convicted Felon Running Fraudulent Medical-Legal Evaluation Companies in California.


Who Is Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk? A Convicted Fraudster Operating in the Shadows of California’s Workers’ Compensation System

Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk is a convicted federal felon whose name has become synonymous with fraud in the California workers’ compensation system. Under Federal Case No. 19 CR 0496 CAB, Stepaniuk was found guilty of multiple federal offenses, including: Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Fraud, Mail Fraud, and Health Care Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1349)Honest Services Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. §§ 1341, 1346)Aiding and Abetting (18 U.S.C. § 2)Criminal Forfeiture (18U.S.C. § 981(a)(1)(C), 28 U.S.C. § 2461(c))

Despite his conviction, Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk has continuously rebranded his fraudulent operations to evade detection. His previous companies, including Safety Works and Medical Legal
Evaluations, were indicted for fraudulent activities. In a calculated move to avoid scrutiny, he
then launched Medical Legal Experts, which has now resurfaced under the new name The
Guardian Group—yet another attempt to cloak his deceptive practices under a façade of
legitimacy.

Stepaniuk’s history of corruption and deceit poses a significant risk to medical professionals,
insurers, and injured workers alike. Those engaging with The Guardian Group or any affiliated
entities should proceed with extreme caution and verify all dealings through official regulatory
channels.

Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk has faced multiple federal charges related to fraudulent activities
within the California workers’ compensation system. In March 2019, a federal grand jury indicted
him on several counts, including:

● Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud (18
U.S.C. § 1349): This charge pertains to orchestrating schemes that deprived individuals
of honest services through fraudulent means, involving both mail and health care fraud.
● Honest Services Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and 1346): This involves using mail
communication to execute schemes that defraud others of the intangible right to honest
services.
● Aiding and Abetting (18 U.S.C. § 2): This charge applies to individuals who assist or
facilitate the commission of a crime, making them equally culpable as the principal
offender.
● Criminal Forfeiture (18 U.S.C. § 981(a)(1)(C) and 28 U.S.C. § 2461(c)): This mandates
the forfeiture of assets derived from or involved in criminal activities.

These charges were associated with his involvement in companies such as Safety Works and
Medical Legal Evaluations, Inc. PACER Monitor

On May 16, 2019, Stepaniuk pleaded guilty to these charges. Subsequently, on September 18,2020, he was sentenced to 24 months in federal custody, followed by three years of supervised release. PACER Monitor

As a result of his conviction, the California Department of Industrial Relations issued a
suspension order, barring Stepaniuk from participating in the state’s workers’ compensation
system.

These legal actions underscore the severity of Stepaniuk’s fraudulent activities and their impact on the integrity of the workers’ compensation system.

https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-casd-3_19-cr-00946/summary


Location: California, USA

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk

 Batch 1: Introduction to the Case  This is a case of intrigue, manipulation, criminal histories, and fraud at Plaintiff Medical  Experts ML (“MLE”) and its predecessor companies. At the center of this deception is Stephen  Andrew Stepaniuk, a man who built a network of fraudulent medical evaluation businesses,  deceiving employees, partners, and federal authorities alike.  How It Began:  Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk was the owner of multiple predecessor companies to MLE.  However, in 2019, he and two of these companies were indicted on multiple counts of  fraud by federal prosecutors. This indictment created a financial crisis for Stepaniuk, as  insurance carriers became hesitant to pay out billings once his criminal activities were exposed.  Batch 2: A New Scheme with Dr. Tichio  To keep his fraudulent operations running, Stepaniuk convinced his longtime employee, Dr.  Jee Tichio, to set up another company under a different...
Read more

Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk

 Batch 1: Introduction to the Case  This is a case of intrigue, manipulation, criminal histories, and fraud at Plaintiff Medical  Experts ML (“MLE”) and its predecessor companies. At the center of this deception is Stephen  Andrew Stepaniuk, a man who built a network of fraudulent medical evaluation businesses,  deceiving employees, partners, and federal authorities alike.  How It Began:  Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk was the owner of multiple predecessor companies to MLE.  However, in 2019, he and two of these companies were indicted on multiple counts of  fraud by federal prosecutors. This indictment created a financial crisis for Stepaniuk, as  insurance carriers became hesitant to pay out billings once his criminal activities were exposed.  Batch 2: A New Scheme with Dr. Tichio  To keep his fraudulent operations running, Stepaniuk convinced his longtime employee, Dr.  Jee Tichio, to set up another company under a different...
Read more

The Guardian Group - Jason Beck AKA Jason Christopher Norbeck

The Guardian Group - Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud Santa Ana California STEPHEN ANDREW STEPANIUK 19 CR 0 946 CAB Title 18, U.S.C., Sec. 1349 -Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud; Title 18, U.S.C., Secs. 1341 and 1346 - Honest Services Mail Fraud; Title 18, U.S.C., Sec. 2 - Aiding and Abetting; Title 18, U.S. C., Sec. 9 81 (a) ( 1) ( C), and Title 28, U.S.C., Sec. 246l(c)– Key Points on Fraudulent Activities: Stepaniuk was the President, CEO, Secretary, CFO, and sole director of Safety Works, a California corporation, until its dissolution in December 2016.  Jason Beck AKA Jason Christopher Norbeck He also held the role of CEO and Director of Medical Legal Evaluations, Inc., which shared the same business address as Safety Works.In 2011, he opened a bank account under Safety Works DBA Medical Legal Evaluations, Inc., retaining signature authority over it, both companies were indicted. From mid-2014 to October...
Read more