Leader Of Hacking Scheme Issued Illegal Prescriptions Across Long Island, More: Indictment

A Florida man allegedly commandeered doctors’ credentials so that he could run a scheme of ordering and issuing prescriptions for drugs like Oxycodone across Long Island and the country, officials said.

Devin Anthony Magarian, age 21 of Florida, was arraigned on charges accusing him of hacking into doctors' e-prescribing system to fill narcotics prescriptions for a profit, officials said.
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Sophie Grieser

03/26/2024 4:30 p.m.

The Nassau County District Attorney announced the indictment of 21-year-old Devin Anthony Magarian, who is from Kissimmee, Florida, on Tuesday, March 26.

Earlier Report - Florida Man Hacked Doctor's Info, Issued Illegal Prescriptions Across Nassau County, More: DA

Magarian is allegedly the leader in an elaborate conspiracy that hacked the e-prescribing credentials of doctors across the country, then used those credentials to log in and issue tens of thousands of narcotics prescriptions.

Once he was logged into the system, the 21-year-old would send a message via the app Telegram to let his customers know they could place orders for the drugs they wanted.

He created thousands of prescriptions for drugs like Oxycodone, Promethazine, and Codeine (a common cough syrup that is often abused). Magarian had associates – called “runners” – pick up the prescriptions at pharmacies in multiple states and counties, including across Nassau County.

According to the DA’s Office, Magarian allegedly issued tens of thousands of fake scripts to both chain pharmacies and mom-and-pop shops.

Additionally, Magarian reportedly gave his customers the option to either purchase a prescription (which the customer would have to fill themselves) or to purchase the drugs directly from the alleged ringleader himself.

In February 2023, one of Magarian’s alleged runners was arrested outside of a Great Neck pharmacy, where he had picked up two prescriptions that were not in his name. An investigation later uncovered his connection with Magarian.

Then, in January 2024, while Magarian was in New York to receive a $14,000 payment from a customer buying 630 oxy pills, he was arrested.

He is charged with the following:

Criminal sale of a controlled substance, three counts;
Criminal diversion of prescription medication and prescriptions, 16 counts.

As was his February 2024 court date, Magarian's remand continued.

He is due back in court on Tuesday, April 23, where, if convicted, he faces up to 20 years behind bars.

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