Department of Justice Announces Takedown of $14.6 Billion Health Care Scheme

The Justice Department has unveiled what it calls the largest coordinated ⚠️Health care fraud takedown in U.S. history, charging over 320 individuals and uncovering nearly $15 million in false claims.

Authorities have seized more than $245 million in assets — including cash, luxury vehicles, and cryptocurrency — while warning of a surge in health care exploitation by transnational criminal groups, according to the Associated Press.

“These criminals didn’t just steal someone else’s money. They stole from you,” said 👤Matthew Galeotti, head of the DOJ’s criminal division.

“Every fraudulent claim, every fake billing, every kickback scheme represents money taken directly from the pockets of American taxpayers,” Galeotti added.

The crackdown, which includes almost 190 federal cases and over 90 state cases filed since June 9, surpasses any previous ⚠️Health care fraud sweep by a wide margin.

Nearly 100 licensed health professionals, including 25 doctors, have been implicated, with government losses totaling an estimated $2.9 billion.