Crime

Fugitive Facing Medicaid Fraud Charges in Pennsylvania Captured in St. Thomas

Julian Enrique Cuello, a 51-year-old resident of St. Thomas, is in custody following his arrest on March 24 in connection with multiple charges of Medicaid fraud originating in Pennsylvania, the V.I. Department of Justice has announced. Cuello, who had been living and working in the U.S. Virgin Islands for several years, was apprehended by local authorities and is now awaiting extradition to face prosecution in Pennsylvania. DOJ said the arrest was carried out by Special Agent Lisa Herbert of the V.I. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), operating under the V.I. Department of Justice. She was assisted by Special Agent D-Ganric Callwood of the DOJ Special Investigations Division. Cuello was taken into custody at a local business during working hours without incident. Following his arrest, he was processed at the Alexander Farrelly Justice Complex after being transported to the DOJ office at the GERS Building. On March 25, Cuello appeared before Judge Paula Norkaitis at the V.I. Supe...