Annandale-Based Doctor Pleads Guilty to Distributing Oxycodone and Promethazine-Codeine Solution, Money Laundering

Doctor Conspired with Others to Distribute Pills, “Lean” and “Purple Drank”

ABINGDON, Va. – An Annandale-based doctor, who conspired with others to distribute more than 7,000 oxycodone pills, 34,000 milliliters of hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine solution, and 107,000 milliliters of promethazine-codeine solution, pled guilty this week in federal court.

Rotimi Iluyomade, 68, of Alexandria, Virginia, waived his right to be indicted and pled guilty to a two-count Information charging him with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute oxycodone, to obtain drugs by fraud and to maintain a place for the purpose of disturbing a controlled substance and one count of money laundering.

“Every doctor takes an oath to treat their patient and to do no harm, but when a doctor falls short of that oath, they must be held accountable,” United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh said today. “In this case, a doctor put many in harm’s way. I am grateful to those who worked to stop the supply of these addictive and dangerous substances from reaching our communities and holding accountable a doctor who profited from the addictions of others.”

“Healthcare providers have a vital responsibility when it comes to dispensing medications to meet the health needs of their patients,” mentioned DEA Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget. “This plea demonstrates Iluyomade’s criminal indifference to the lives of others, and the families who loved them. His reckless and fraudulent practices placed profits over the fragile lives of others. Our team is dedicated to safeguarding the safety and well-being of all individuals across the nation. This commitment includes ensuring that licensed professionals adhere to the law and report any hazardous conduct.”

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