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As discussed below, during the years 1993 through 1998,
Ahmed formed and operated several pharmacies, medical clinics,
and a medical laboratory. In connection with his various
business activities, Ahmed obtained licenses from the Food and
Drug Administration, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the
California Department of Health Services. Ahmed supervised
contracts with health maintenance organizations, health insurance
companies, and Medi-Cal.3
Ahmed was familiar with the extensive Federal and State
regulations relating to the operation of pharmacies, medical
clinics, and medical laboratories and with the buying and selling
of pharmaceutical products.
In the course of his business activities, Ahmed hired, paid,
and actively directed and micro-managed the work of numerous
medical, financial, and legal professionals. Ahmed personally
prepared and/or reviewed financial statements and various legal
documents relating to his business activities. Ahmed was
involved in the preparation and execution of sale agreements and
promissory notes, the maintenance of books and records, the
preparation of financial statements, initiating, prosecuting, and
supervising court cases (including the instant consolidated tax
cases), and the preparation of Federal income tax returns.
3 Medi-Cal is a California program which provides health-
care related financial assistance for low-income individuals.
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