The FBI made a court-authorized visit to a Eureka medical office
Nick Vlahos
EUREKA — It isn't known publicly why FBI agents visited a Eureka medical practice this week.
The federal law-enforcement effort happened Tuesday at Preferred Care Medical Center, 1932 S. Main St.
Rebecca Cramblit, a spokeswoman for the FBI office in Springfield, confirmed the visit took place. A court authorized it, she stated, but she would not provide additional details.
When contacted Wednesday, the Woodford County Sheriff's Office stated it wasn't involved in the operation and questions should be directed to the FBI.
A message was left with Preferred Care officials. The medical practice specializes in chiropractic care, according to its website.
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FBI agents investigate a crime only if there is reason to believe it violated federal law, according to the agency. The FBI is the primary agency for investigating health-care fraud, for federal and private insurance programs.
Preferred Care offices also have been located at the Junction City shopping center in Peoria and in El Paso, Metamora and Roanoke.