Adam Gentile, a Sudbury resident and former Hudson, Massachusetts resident, pleaded guilty on Mar. 31 in federal court in Worcester to charges related to a long-running embezzlement scheme that took place from at least 2015 through 2024.
The case is significant due to the large amount of money involved—over $7.8 million stolen from two medical practices where Gentile worked as an office manager with responsibility for payroll and administrative duties.
According to court documents, Gentile was first hired as an administrative assistant at a medical practice around 2014 before being promoted to office manager. Between approximately 2015 and November 2020, he stole more than $4.5 million by issuing himself extra paychecks and labeling some payments as “bonuses.” He also used the practice’s bank account for personal credit card payments.
Gentile then joined another medical practice in 2021 as office manager, where he continued similar activities until May 2024. In this role, he embezzled over $3.3 million by creating extra payroll payments for himself—sometimes listed as “bonuses”—and using employer funds for personal expenses such as paying off credit cards, purchasing or upgrading his home in Hudson, and supporting a side business.
The wire fraud charges carry penalties of up to 20 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and fines up to $250,000 or twice the gross loss involved. Sentencing is scheduled for July 16, with actual sentences determined by federal guidelines and statutes.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley said the announcement was made jointly with Ted E. Docks of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Boston Division and acknowledged support from the Leominster Police Department.
