In a case led by the Justice Department’s New England Strike Force and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Vermont, Dr. Adnan S. Khan, 48, of Grantham, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute controlled substances illegally, according to DOJ officials.
Khan operated out of New England Medicine and Counseling Associates (NEMCA), where he and an associate required patients, many of whom were economically disadvantaged, to pay $250 in cash for drug prescriptions—even if they had health insurance. In cases where patients could not pay, he reduced their prescription dosages.
DOJ reports that Khan funneled cash from these payments into personal assets, including real estate and an airplane. He also admitted to targeting “dishonest” patients who diverted drugs for resale, prioritizing profit over patient care.
“Dr. Khan put profits above patient wellbeing, taking advantage of vulnerable individuals,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri. U.S. Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest added, “Khan’s actions violate the trust placed in medical professionals.”
This conviction marks a significant step for the New England Strike Force as it continues to hold medical professionals accountable for jeopardizing community health.