Key facts
- Rodney Greer is accused of impersonating doctors to obtain Ozempic and Mounjaro prescriptions.
- The alleged scheme ran from January 2023 until March 2026.
- Greer reportedly used stolen doctors' personal identification numbers and licensing information.
- He is accused of contacting hundreds of pharmacies on thousands of occasions.
- Prosecutors allege the scheme resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent insurance claims.
- Greer pleaded not guilty to charges including wire fraud, healthcare fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
An Illinois man, Rodney Greer, is facing federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to obtain weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro by impersonating doctors. Prosecutors contend that Greer, who also allegedly used the online alias "$hotboy1" and the name Christian Marchand, launched this operation in early 2023.
According to court filings, Greer obtained doctors' personal identification information, including names and national provider identification numbers, allegedly compiling lists of approximately 60 doctors across 19 states. From January 2023 to March 2026, he is accused of contacting around 261 pharmacies on more than 3,300 occasions, posing as healthcare providers to secure prescription drugs for clients who paid him for the service.
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan stated that Greer's actions enabled the unauthorized redemption of hundreds of thousands of dollars in health insurance benefits. A criminal complaint filed in Chicago detailed the alleged scheme, citing incriminating text messages and payment app records. In one exchange, a buyer referred to Greer as "$hotboy1 Christian Marchand." Greer has pleaded not guilty to four counts, including wire fraud, healthcare fraud, and aggravated identity theft. His attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. One individual who purchased medication through Greer's alleged scheme has pleaded guilty and is cooperating with authorities.