DEKALB COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Averil Johnson, 47, of Lawrenceville, has pleaded guilty to two counts of Medicaid Fraud involving $330,000 in false claims for genetic testing services that were never provided.
DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory Adams accepted the plea on June 9, 2026, and sentenced the defendant to 10 years, with one year to be served in prison and the remainder on probation. Johnson was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $330,000 to the Georgia Medicaid program.
“Genetic testing fraud is a growing problem across the country, and we’re going after those responsible,” said Carr. “These illegal schemes deplete real resources for patients in need, and it won’t be tolerated here in Georgia. If you steal from taxpayers and cheat the system, you will be prosecuted and forced to pay back every dollar you…
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