NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A former New Mexico State Police officer is pleading guilty to three different charges. Former NMSP Officer Morgan Ortiz was accused of participating in a fraud scheme related to the Medicaid program over the course of March 2019 to April 2021.
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On Thursday, Ortiz pleaded guilty to fraudulent representation, conspiracy to commit identity theft, and practicing medicine without a license. Ortiz will be sentenced to no more than three years at the initial sentencing, but could serve up to 21 years if he violates probation.
