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USA v. Multiple Defendants (2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown)

The Department of Justice charged 455 defendants, including 90 doctors and licensed medical professionals, in connection with alleged health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes involving over 6.5 billion dollars in false claims and significant patient harm, including death. The takedown resulted in the apprehension of defendants across 56 federal districts and involved international cooperation.

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$6.50B alleged lossFiled: Jun 23 · 12:00 UTCUpdated: Jun 23 · 17:05 UTC
Defendants (5)
  • 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals
    Medical professionals
  • 365 other defendants
    Various
  • One defendant in Kyrenia
    Health care fraudster
  • Two defendants in Estonia
    Health care fraudsters
  • One FBI Most Wanted Fraudster in Philippines
    Telemedicine fraud operator
Charges
  • Healthcare fraud
  • Wire fraud
SourceU.S. Department of Justice ↗

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/national-health-care-fraud-takedown-results-455-defendants-charged-connection-over-65

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