Arizona Couple Indicted for Operating Fraudulent Medical Clinics Across Multiple States
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Arizona Couple Indicted for Operating Fraudulent Medical Clinics Across Multiple States

Mary and Frank Blakley allegedly misled patients with fake cancer treatments and unapproved medical devices.

PHOENIX — An Arizona couple has been indicted for allegedly running a network of fraudulent medical clinics across five states, offering bogus cancer treatments and unapproved medical services, federal prosecutors said.

Mary and Frank Blakley, residents of Lake Havasu City, face multiple felony charges, including conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to violate the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The couple is accused of exploiting vulnerable patients through false claims about their so-called “full body scans” and “smart chip technology,” according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

Details of Alleged Fraudulent Scheme

The Blakleys operated medical clinics under various names, including Sonic Waves Research, Living Well Ministry, Living Well Health Club, Living Well Warriors, The Blakley Foundation, Health Screenings 4 Life, and Health Scans. These clinics, located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, charged patients approximately $300 for body scans performed with ultrasound machines.

Mary Blakley, who falsely claimed to be a doctor or PhD, allegedly convinced clients that these machines could:

  • Cleanse lungs and brainstems.
  • Insert cancer-killing substances into the body.
  • Eliminate kidney stones.

The DOJ said the Blakleys sold supplements, creams, and veterinary products as treatments for diseases purportedly detected during the scans. However, none of the machines or prescribed substances were FDA-approved.

False Promises of Medical Procedures

The couple allegedly misled patients into believing that the ultrasound scans could perform medical procedures such as colonoscopies, non-invasive prostate exams, and electrocardiograms.

“This scheme preyed on individuals seeking medical answers, providing false hope while profiting from unapproved treatments,” said a DOJ spokesperson.

Pseudonyms and Longstanding Operation

The Blakleys’ clinics operated from 2011, with Mary Blakley using multiple aliases, including Marye, Rosemary, and Yvonne, and various last names such as Blakely, Cammer, and Petry, according to the FBI.

Authorities Seek Victims

Federal authorities are urging anyone who may have used the Blakleys’ services or knows someone who did to contact the FBI. Reports can be submitted through an online form on the FBI’s website.