The Northern District of Texas has charged thirteen individuals as part of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, involving alleged schemes that defrauded federal programs and other insurers of over $360 million. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced the charges, which target various fraudulent activities including kickbacks, unnecessary medical services, and billing for unrequested items.
This local action is part of a broader, strategically coordinated nationwide law enforcement effort that has resulted in charges against 455 defendants across 56 federal districts and 45 U.S. states and territories. The national takedown addresses alleged health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes totaling over $6.5 billion in false claims, with 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals among those charged. The operation also featured unprecedented international cooperation, leading to apprehensions in locations such as Kyrenia, Estonia, and the Philippines.
In the Northern District of Texas, prosecutors are pursuing defendants in seven separate cases, collectively involving more than $365 million in fraudulent billing submitted to federally-funded programs like Medicare and TRICARE, as well as other insurers. These schemes allegedly misappropriated funds intended for vulnerable populations, including elderly Medicare beneficiaries and military members. As part of the coordinated enforcement, authorities seized over $35 million in cash, luxury vehicles, and other assets.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould emphasized his office's commitment, saying, "My office is committed to protecting victims and combating fraud against the United States wherever it is found." He added that the announcement "sends a message that no quarter will be given to fraudsters and those who prey on vulnerable members of our community." Special Agent in Charge Jason E. Meadows of HHS-OIG echoed this sentiment, stating, "These individuals didn't just steal taxpayer money; they preyed on vulnerable patients and attacked the very foundation of public trust." FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock highlighted the financial impact, noting that perpetrators "billed Medicare and Medicaid for services that were either unnecessary or that were never provided to patients, in order to personally profit off of government-sponsored healthcare programs."
The charges include individuals like Devin Brodman for laboratory testing kickbacks, Kevin Curry for fraudulent TRICARE billing for transcranial magnetic stimulation, and Michael McMillan for a $268 million wound care product scheme. Other defendants are accused of schemes involving medically unnecessary EEG testing, hospice fraud, unrequested COVID-19 test kits, and durable medical equipment. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, HHS-OIG, DCIS, and VA OIG, along with the Texas Attorney General's Office, continue to collaborate to identify and dismantle such illegal operations, ensuring accountability for those who exploit healthcare systems for personal gain.