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**AnaSCI** · **Manhattan doctor busted in steroid-peddling scheme -** 05-09-2018, 09:26 AM

Manhattan doctor busted in steroid-peddling scheme after giving prescription to undercover cop

A physician who specializes in HIV treatment illegally peddled steroid prescriptions — and action-figure physiques — out of his Murray Hill office, federal prosecutors charge.

Dr. Joseph Olivieri was busted after a sting operation involving an undercover NYPD officer who paid him cash for a prescription for the muscle-building drug, according to a criminal complaint. After handing the prescription to the officer, Olivieri boasted to the officer that "in three or four months, you'll be like a movie star," the complaint says.

Olivieri and his assistant, Shakuntala Mahadeo, were arrested last month as part of the NYPD Criminal Enterprise Investigations Unit's ongoing probe into doctors handing out medically unnecessary steroid prescriptions to patients.

His indictment was unsealed Tuesday in Manhattan Federal Court. It accuses him of conspiring to distribute controlled substances.

The undercover officer got an appointment with Olivieri in 2016 by saying he was HIV positive. However, at the appointment, the officer told Olivieri that he wasn't positive and only wanted to get a steroid prescription.

Olivieri first instructed the officer to get a blood test, according to the complaint. He then directed Mahadeo to help the officer, telling her that he "was very nice" and "he's not pulling anything on us." She then gave the officer a rundown about the cash payments for the bogus prescription, according to the complaint.

After getting the blood test, the officer returned for another appointment, where the doctor gave him the actual prescription, and Mahadeo directed him to a Manhattan pharmacy, the complaint says.

Olivieri and Mahadeo are accused pocketing hundreds of dollars in cash from the undercover. The indictment against Olivieri says he conspired to distribute controlled substances.

He was released on $125,000 bond after his April 12 arrest. The judge barred him from prescribing drugs. However, his lawyer has asked the judge to modify the restriction so it only prohibits him from prescribing controlled substances.

Olivieri is due in court Thursday.

**Nattydread** · 05-10-2018, 12:08 AM

Wow what a waste of time and man power that could be used catching real criminals

**srd1** · 05-10-2018, 05:24 AM

No shit, damn near sounds like they set the guy up. Ridiculous how much time and effort they waste on something that actually helps people. When was the last time you heard about big pharma getting busted for opiates being sold....never.

**squatster** · 05-10-2018, 04:58 PM

That is a shame.
The LE must be real proud

**striffe** · 05-10-2018, 09:53 PM

What a waste of time. This sort of thing is very common these days so I am sure there will be many more similar arrests in the future and more wasted time.

**nothuman** · 05-11-2018, 11:35 AM

But doctors who prescribe opioids, antidepressants, or statins for a slightly elevated LDL get away with murder

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AnaSCI ADMINISTRATOR Online Posts: 8,452 Join Date: Sep 2003	Manhattan doctor busted in steroid-peddling scheme - 05-09-2018, 09:26 AM Manhattan doctor busted in steroid-peddling scheme after giving prescription to undercover cop A physician who specializes in HIV treatment illegally peddled steroid prescriptions — and action-figure physiques — out of his Murray Hill office, federal prosecutors charge. Dr. Joseph Olivieri was busted after a sting operation involving an undercover NYPD officer who paid him cash for a prescription for the muscle-building drug, according to a criminal complaint. After handing the prescription to the officer, Olivieri boasted to the officer that "in three or four months, you'll be like a movie star," the complaint says. Olivieri and his assistant, Shakuntala Mahadeo, were arrested last month as part of the NYPD Criminal Enterprise Investigations Unit's ongoing probe into doctors handing out medically unnecessary steroid prescriptions to patients. His indictment was unsealed Tuesday in Manhattan Federal Court. It accuses him of conspiring to distribute controlled substances. The undercover officer got an appointment with Olivieri in 2016 by saying he was HIV positive. However, at the appointment, the officer told Olivieri that he wasn't positive and only wanted to get a steroid prescription. Olivieri first instructed the officer to get a blood test, according to the complaint. He then directed Mahadeo to help the officer, telling her that he "was very nice" and "he's not pulling anything on us." She then gave the officer a rundown about the cash payments for the bogus prescription, according to the complaint. After getting the blood test, the officer returned for another appointment, where the doctor gave him the actual prescription, and Mahadeo directed him to a Manhattan pharmacy, the complaint says. Olivieri and Mahadeo are accused pocketing hundreds of dollars in cash from the undercover. The indictment against Olivieri says he conspired to distribute controlled substances. He was released on $125,000 bond after his April 12 arrest. The judge barred him from prescribing drugs. However, his lawyer has asked the judge to modify the restriction so it only prohibits him from prescribing controlled substances. Olivieri is due in court Thursday. LIKE - AnaSCI Facebook SUBSCRIBE - AnaSCI YouTube Visit Our MAJOR Sponsors: SYNTHETEK - Best hardcore bodybuilding products STERILESYRINGES - Get your Needles and Syringes from here PURE SUPPLEMENT POWDERS - All lab certified IPGEAR - Been around since 1999 ALINSHOP - The Original and BEST Euro Supplier DIRECT-VIP - Largest Selection of AAS Available ANABOLIC RAWS - Raw Supplier CHEMBJ - Peptides, Raws, Semi-Finished Oils YCGMP - Peptides, Raws, Semi-Finished Oils UNITED ANABOLICS - Pharmaceutical Grade PROFESSIONALMUSCLE STORE - The Largest Selection of Supplements

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Nattydread AnaSCI VET / Donating Member Offline Posts: 2,890 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California	05-10-2018, 12:08 AM Wow what a waste of time and man power that could be used catching real criminals

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srd1 AnaSCI VET Online Posts: 2,292 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: midwest usa	05-10-2018, 05:24 AM No shit, damn near sounds like they set the guy up. Ridiculous how much time and effort they waste on something that actually helps people. When was the last time you heard about big pharma getting busted for opiates being sold....never. Only God Can Judge Our Enemies, Im Just Here To Arrange The Meeting.

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squatster AnaSCI VET Online Posts: 3,314 Join Date: Mar 2014	05-10-2018, 04:58 PM That is a shame. The LE must be real proud

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striffe AnaSCI VET Offline Posts: 2,435 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA	05-10-2018, 09:53 PM What a waste of time. This sort of thing is very common these days so I am sure there will be many more similar arrests in the future and more wasted time.

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nothuman Donating Member Online Posts: 132 Join Date: Jan 2013	05-11-2018, 11:35 AM But doctors who prescribe opioids, antidepressants, or statins for a slightly elevated LDL get away with murder