A Utah plastic surgeon has been accused of destroying COVID-19 vaccines, and administering saline injections to children at the request of their parents, as part of an alleged scheme to sell fraudulent CDC cards.
Dr. Michael Kirk Moore Jr., 58, of Salt Lake County, Utah, was indicted this month by a federal grand jury on charges alleging he disposed of more than $28,000 worth of COVID-19 vaccines and completed and fraudulently distributed hundreds of immunization records. cards
Prosecutors say Moore and his three co-defendants, including his neighbor, allegedly ran a scheme by the Institute for Plastic Surgery of Utah Inc. to “defraud the United States and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).”
Doctor and co-defendants Kari Dee Burgoyne, 52, Kristin Jackson Andersen, 59, and Sandra Flores, 31, destroyed at least $28,028.50 worth of government-provided COVID-19 vaccines and distributed at least 1,937 doses from immunization records fraudulently completed. cards to others in exchange for direct cash payments or required “donations” to a specific charity, without administering a COVID-19 vaccine to the card recipient, United States Attorney Trina A. Higgins for the District of Utah announced Wednesday.
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On the left, Dr. Kirk Moore is seen in a 2014 photo on his Facebook page. On the right, a file image shows counterfeit CDC Covid-19 vaccination record cards seized in an unrelated case.
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As charged in court documents, the defendants also allegedly administered saline injections to minors, at the request of their parents, so that the children would think they were receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
Fox News Digital contacted the US Attorney’s Office on Sunday seeking more information.
The indictment, obtained by the New York Post, reportedly says Moore, a then-board-certified surgeon, and his neighbor, Andersen, belong to a secret organization that aims to “‘liberate’ the medical profession from government and industry conflicts of interest. .” They joined forces with Burgoyne, the office manager, and Flores, the receptionist, to pour the legitimate vaccines down the drain with syringes, the Post reported, citing the indictment. They allegedly collected a $50 “donation” per credit card. fake vaccination.
The American Board of Plastic Surgery tells Fox News Digital that Moore is no longer certified as of December 31.
A nurse fills out a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) immunization record card at an LA Care Health Plan immunization clinic at Los Angeles Mission College in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on January 19. of 2022.
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“By allegedly falsifying immunization cards and administering saline injections to children instead of COVID-19 vaccines, this provider not only endangered the health and well-being of a vulnerable population, but also undermined the public trust and integrity of federal health care programs. Curt L. Muller, special agent in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, in a statement. “HHS-OIG remains committed to working with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable bad guys who are trying to illegally profit from the pandemic.”
“This defendant allegedly used his medical profession to administer false vaccines to unsuspecting individuals, including children who faked a sense of security,” added Acting Special Agent in Charge Chris Miller, HSI Las Vegas. “HSI remains committed to working with our partners to bring to justice those seeking to take advantage of the pandemic to deliberately harm and mislead others for their own gain.”
A photo of a hand using a magnifying glass to verify the authenticity of the Covid-19 vaccination card, taken on August 15, 2021.
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The foursome were indicted by a federal grand jury on January 11.
Moore, his medical corporation, and the three co-defendants are charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to convert, sell, transfer and dispose of government property; and conversion, sale, transfer and disposition of government property and aid and abetment.
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His initial court appearance is scheduled for January 26.
As of June 2022, the CDC has recommended COVID-19 vaccines for children up to six months of age. While anyone can get COVID-19, older adults and the elderly are most at risk of developing dangerous symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic.
