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48 Texans charged in nationwide $14.6 billion healthcare fraud takedown

UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – The Department of Justice charged 324 defendants including 96 medical professionals in a $14.6 billion scheme involving fraudulent Medicare claims and identity theft, seizing over $245 million in assets.

  • On Monday, the Justice Department announced criminal charges against 324 defendants nationwide, including 48 from Texas, in a $14.6 billion healthcare fraud takedown.
  • This takedown stems from multiple coordinated investigations into schemes involving prescription drug diversion, fraudulent Medicare claims, and kickback payments.
  • The defendants include licensed medical professionals accused of unlawfully distributing controlled substances and submitting false claims for durable medical equipment and diagnostic testing.
  • Authorities seized over $245 million in illicit gains such as cash, luxury vehicles, and cryptocurrency while CMS stopped $4 billion in false claims and revoked 205 provider billing privileges.
  • Officials warned the fraud harms patients, wastes taxpayer resources, worsens the opioid crisis, and pledged ongoing enforcement to hold criminals accountable and protect healthcare integrity.
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Hot Air broke the news in Arlington, United States on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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