Sealed search warrants have been served at several Sovereign Health Group locations by federal, state, and local officials. Thom Mrozek, a spokesman for the US Department of Justice says no arrests are expected in conjunction with Tuesday's raids.
Officials refused to say whether the warrants might become public and Mrozek would not say what information officials were seeking.
FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said that warrants were served in Los Angeles, Palm Desert, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
The Orange County Register reported that authorities also entered a house owned by Sovereign CEO Tonmoy Sharma, appearing to inspect a car in the garage.
Sovereign Health Group runs addiction treatment centers in several states. A description on their website says they special in treatment programs for mental health, addiction, pain management and more.
Our network of treatment facilities offers specialized treatment programs for: mental health, addiction, dual diagnosis, trauma, cognitive deficits, pain management and eating disorders. Adolescents, adults and older adults (40-65) receive cutting‐edge, evidence based treatment in safe, nurturing environments. Let us help you or a loved one the opportunity to build a foundation in recovery and find: “A Better Way to a Better Life.”