DOJ Charges 455 Defendants in Record $6.5 Billion Health Care Fraud TakedownJuly 2, 2026Law and PolicyDOJ charged 455 defendants in the largest health care fraud takedown in U.S. history, alleging $6.5 billion in false Medicare and Medicaid claims across 56 federal districts.
West Virginia Sober Living Founders Charged in Federal Health Care Fraud SweepJuly 1, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors in West Virginia charged the founders of sober living nonprofit Lifehouse Inc. with wire fraud conspiracy for allegedly falsifying timesheets to defraud health care programs.
DOJ 2026 Health Care Fraud Takedown Charges 455 in $6.5 Billion SchemeJuly 1, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ charged 455 defendants across 56 federal districts in its 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, alleging over $6.5 billion in false claims to federal health programs.
DOJ Sues New York Over $10 Billion Medicaid Home-Care Fraud SchemeJune 19, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ sued New York's Health Department and contractor Public Partnerships LLC over alleged fraud in a $10 billion Medicaid home-care program, seeking a federal receiver.
Federal Jury Convicts Four Boilermakers Union Leaders on RICO and Fraud CountsJune 6, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Kansas City convicted four former Boilermakers Union leaders, including ex-President Newton Jones, on RICO, wire fraud, and embezzlement charges on June 5, 2026.
Three Florida Men Sentenced in $2.2 Million Medicare Fraud CaseMay 25, 2026Law and PolicyThree Florida men were sentenced to federal prison for a $2.2 million Medicare fraud and money laundering scheme, the DOJ announced May 19, 2026.
New York Business Owner Gets 37 Months for Health Care Fraud Money LaunderingMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyA New York business owner received a 37-month federal prison sentence for laundering nearly $1.5 million in health care fraud proceeds through shell companies for a transnational criminal organization.
Detroit Jury Convicts Home Health Owner in $1.6M Medicare FraudMay 16, 2026VerdictsA Detroit federal jury convicted Ruby Scott, owner of Delta Home Health Care LLC, on all counts in a $1.6M Medicare kickback scheme. Sentencing is set for September 24, 2026.
Federal Jury Convicts HealthSplash CEO on All Three Counts in $1B Medicare Fraud CaseMay 15, 2026VerdictsA Miami federal jury convicted HealthSplash CEO Brett Blackman on three conspiracy counts tied to a $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme involving the DMERx software platform.