Tag: opioid_abuse

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarcone Announces Capital Region Arrests, Settlements in National Health Care Fraud Takedown

7 Jul 2026 12:43 p.m. · Source: FBI

First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III announced five arrests and five civil settlements in New York's Capital Region as part of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, targeting over $6.5 billion in false claims nationwide.

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Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown Charges 455 Defendants, Recovers Billions

6 Jul 2026 5:29 p.m. · Source: FBI

A nationwide law enforcement action led by the Department of Justice has charged 455 defendants, including 90 medical professionals, for over $6.5 billion in health care fraud and opioid abuse schemes, seizing $182 million in assets.

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10 SoCal Defendants Charged in National Health Care Fraud Takedown

30 Jun 2026 2:22 p.m. · Source: FBI

Federal authorities have charged 10 individuals in Southern California as part of a national health care fraud takedown, involving schemes to defraud public health plans of millions and illegally prescribe controlled substances.

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National Health Care Fraud Takedown Charges 455 Defendants in $6.5 Billion Schemes

29 Jun 2026 12:47 p.m. · Source: FBI

Federal authorities charged 455 defendants in a national health care fraud takedown, alleging over $6.5 billion in false claims and patient harm, with significant international cooperation and asset seizures.

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