Jesus Barranco
Clermont
Summary
Retired law enforcement officer with extensive expertise in investigating complex healthcare fraud cases. Collaborated effectively with federal agencies, leading to multiple convictions and significant financial recoveries. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting thorough analyses, executing enforcement operations, and providing critical testimony in federal court.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent
Office of Inspector General Department of Health and Human Services
Miami
03.2006 - 03.2026
- Focused investigative efforts on health care fraud in Medicare and Medicaid programs, enhancing program integrity.
- Investigated large, complex healthcare fraud schemes analyzing extensive claims data and financial records across multiple jurisdictions, contributing to successful prosecutions.
- I have extensive experience with investigative interviews, writing reports, analyzing evidence, serving subpoenas, testifying in Federal court, and executing enforcement operations.
- Investigated fraud, waste, and abuse in Departmental programs and operations of the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Many of the investigations resulted in the conviction of defendants on Federal charges and large monetary recoveries.
- The investigations consisted of criminal, civil, and administrative prosecutions.
- Collaborated with Federal agencies, Medicare program integrity contractors, and private industry to combat fraud, strengthening inter-agency partnerships.
Officer/Inspector
U.S. Customs Service/ Customs and Border Protection
South FL
10.1995 - 03.2006
- Enforced laws at nation's border in South FL, interdicting controlled substances and contraband, arresting fugitives with outstanding warrants, contributing to border security.
- Seized controlled substances, undeclared currency, weapons, and counterfeit products smuggled in cargo and passengers as part of specialized enforcement teams, enhancing enforcement effectiveness.
- Enforced regulations and policies at border checkpoints and customs facilities.
- Inspected cargo, vehicles, and passengers for compliance with federal laws.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance security operations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Florida International University
Miami, FL01-1994
Skills
- Investigative techniques
- Fraud analysis
- Evidence evaluation
- Case management
- Court testimony
- Report writing
- Interagency collaboration
Affiliations
- Member of Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
- International Association Financial Crimes Investigators
- FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association
Training
- Federal Executive Development Program
- Continuing Legal Education Training
- Law Enforcement Leadership Training Program
- Emergency Medical Responder Training
- Pharmaceutical Drug Investigations Training
- Inspector General Undercover Investigative Training Program
- Reid Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques
- Rifle Instructor Training Program
- Firearms Instructor Training Program
- Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture Training
- Special Agent Basic Training Program
- Criminal Investigator Training Program
- Inspector General Criminal Investigator Academy
- U.S. Customs Inspector Training Academy (Distinguished Graduate)
Awards
- Inspector General Award for Excellence, 2021
- Samuel Heyman Award Partnership for Public Service, 2014
- Inspector General Exceptional Achievement Awards
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Awards
- 2008
- 2009
- 2010
- National Health Care Anti Fraud Association Investigation of the Year Award, 2009
- FBI Director's Award, 2009
- Commissioner's Enforcement Action of the Year Award, 2000
- U.S. Customs Service Unit Citation, 1998
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Special Agent
Office of Inspector General Department of Health and Human Services
03.2006 - 03.2026
Officer/Inspector
U.S. Customs Service/ Customs and Border Protection
10.1995 - 03.2006
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Florida International University