Ivor Jallah, a 37-year-old Dallas pharmacy owner with Hollywood aspirations, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud scheme. Known for his role as a screenwriter for the 2019 movie “Grand Isle” starring Nicolas Cage, Jallah used ill-gotten gains from his business dealings to support a luxurious lifestyle and invest in his entertainment ambitions.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, Jallah and co-conspirator Shannon Turley submitted $46 million in fraudulent insurance claims, pocketing nearly $41 million. The funds were spent on land, high-end vehicles, and a lavish lifestyle. Neighbors took notice, with one noting the frequent arrival of luxury cars as a clear sign of “outlandish” wealth.

The scheme reportedly involved operating multiple Texas pharmacies and using paid “marketers” to obtain patients’ personal and insurance information, sometimes without the patients’ knowledge. In some cases, doctors were also paid to approve fraudulent prescriptions, leading to the indictment of several others involved in the network.

Richard Roper, former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas, remarked on the growing prevalence of such schemes, emphasizing the staggering financial impact of this case.

Turley’s sentencing is expected next month, underscoring the far-reaching consequences of unethical practices in healthcare.