Medicare fraud
Coverage of Medicare fraud in the Nexus archive.
- Medicare phone scam targets seniors
A Wisconsin woman named Janet fell victim to a Medicare phone scam where callers impersonated Medicare, pharmacies, and doctors to coerce her into providing personal information. Medicare confirmed the scam, and Janet received unwanted medical equipment after reporting the incident. Wisconsin’s Senior Medical Patrol warns that Medicare does not terminate benefits or request personal information unsolicited.
- FBI brings back fugitive accused in $3.7B Medicare fraud scheme after capture in Turkey
The FBI has returned Ibrahim Khaldoon Hilmi, a fugitive accused of orchestrating a $3.7 billion Medicare fraud scheme, to the U.S. after his capture in Turkey. Hilmi fled the U.S. in May 2025 and was detained by Turkish authorities, with the FBI facilitating his transfer through a foreign custody operation. This marks the second high-profile return of a Medicare fraud suspect in a week, following the capture of Herbert Kimble.
- FBI captures $1.2B Medicare fraud fugitive in Philippines, second arrest from Most Wanted Fraudsters list
The FBI arrested Herbert Leon Kimble, a fugitive accused of orchestrating a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme, in the Philippines. Kimble became the second suspect captured from the FBI's 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list, following the arrest of Said Abdullahi Ereg. Both cases are part of the Justice Department's efforts to combat healthcare fraud under Vice President J.D. Vance's anti-fraud task force.
- America doesn’t have to start at Square 1 to fight Medicare fraud
The article states that the government is correct in prioritizing the fight against fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare. It emphasizes that oversight efforts should be targeted, data-driven, and aligned with demonstrated risk to improve effectiveness.
- Clinic Manager Convicted of $8M Medicare Fraud Scheme
A clinic manager was convicted for an $8 million Medicare fraud scheme by a federal jury in New York. The case involves a healthcare fraud conspiracy.
- Streamer who said Rick Scott should be ‘killed’ invited to Yale as lawmaker demands funding cut
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., demands federal funding cuts for Yale after the university hosts Hasan Piker, a controversial streamer who previously called for Scott's death. Piker's past remarks, including comments about 9/11 and excusing Hamas' actions, have sparked political backlash. Yale's Political Union is set to host Piker for an event debating the end of the American Empire.