Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in Charges Against 15 Defendants for Over $90M in Fraud

The Justice Department announced criminal charges against 15 defendants, including child care center owners and Medicaid providers, for participating in fraud schemes totaling over $90 million in intended loss. The charges include two of the largest Medicaid fraud cases ever filed in the District. The Department also announced a major expansion of its Health Care Fraud Section with funding for 15 new trial attorney positions to combat Medicaid fraud nationwide.