Oregon mother-daughter duo face new charges

Tigard residents accused of forced labor and health care fraud

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:23pm

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A Tigard, Oregon mother and daughter, Marie Gertrude Jean Valmont, 67, and Yolandita Marie Andre, 31, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 counts of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and forced labor. The charges come after the pair were previously accused of forced labor and health care fraud.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing issues of forced labor and health care fraud, which can have serious consequences for victims and the broader community. The indictment of a mother-daughter duo for these alleged crimes raises concerns about the scale and complexity of such schemes.

The details

According to the indictment, Valmont and Andre allegedly conspired to commit health care fraud by submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid. They are also accused of forced labor, compelling victims to perform domestic work and other services through threats and other coercive means.

  • The mother and daughter were indicted by a federal grand jury on Monday, January 27, 2026.

The players

Marie Gertrude Jean Valmont

A 67-year-old Tigard, Oregon resident who has been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and forced labor.

Yolandita Marie Andre

A 31-year-old Tigard, Oregon resident who has been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and forced labor, along with her mother Marie Gertrude Jean Valmont.

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What’s next

The case will now proceed through the federal court system, with the mother and daughter facing the 12 counts of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and forced labor.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for continued vigilance and enforcement against forced labor and health care fraud schemes, which can exploit vulnerable individuals and defraud public programs. It also highlights the importance of addressing these issues at both the individual and systemic levels to protect workers' rights and the integrity of the health care system.