Russian mafia
Coverage of Russian mafia in the Nexus archive.
- Dr. Oz names 5 states in fraud crackdown as Trump admin targets Medicaid abuse
Dr. Mehmet Oz, CMS Administrator, has targeted five states—Minnesota, California, Florida, New York, and Maine—for Medicaid fraud crackdowns, citing concerns over durable medical equipment (DME) and hospice abuse. The Trump administration, through a task force led by Vice President JD Vance, is investigating foreign involvement, including Cuban, Russian, and Chinese mafia groups, in fraud schemes. Over 400 hospices in Los Angeles were suspended due to suspicious high survival rates and foreign ownership.
- 'This is like the Russian mafia': L.A. judge elections see unusual drama
Judicial elections in Los Angeles County have become unusually contentious, with allegations of candidates being unfit for the bench, threats, and sitting judges allegedly taking measures to protect their positions. The drama contrasts with the typically low-key nature of judicial elections.
- Polish PM says crypto firm tied to Russian mafia and secret service backed political rivals
The Polish Prime Minister accused a cryptocurrency firm of being linked to the Russian mafia and secret service, alleging it supported political rivals. The remarks occurred during a parliamentary vote to override the president's veto of crypto legislation.