Associated Press - September 30, 2008 11:45 AM ET
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Shelby County man who peddled home health care products over the Internet has pleaded guilty to computer fraud.
The Commercial Appeal reported 44-year-old Perry Belcher drew a 10-year suspended sentence in state criminal court Monday and agreed to give up cash, vehicles and other property valued at more than $1 million. He must also shut down his Internet sites for outfits called Selmedica and Increase Media and several related enterprises.
Belcher was accused of using bogus scientific research and fake testimonials to sell products for treating a wide range of medical disabilities. Prosecutors say he claimed his remedies had special powers when he was actually selling products commonly found in drugstores and supermarkets.
Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com
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