15 individuals indicted in alleged health-care fraud scheme in Minnesota
The Department of Justice has indicted 15 individuals in connection with an alleged $90 million healthcare fraud scheme in Minnesota. The scheme involved defrauding public healthcare resources, including Medicaid programs, and targeted vulnerable populations such as children and those with autism. The indictment is part of a larger effort by the DOJ to crack down on healthcare fraud and hold scammers accountable for their actions.
- ▪The indictment involves 15 individuals and alleges a $90 million healthcare fraud scheme in Minnesota.
- ▪The scheme targeted Medicaid programs and other public healthcare resources, including Housing Stabilization Services and Child Care.
- ▪The indictment includes charges of money laundering, false autism diagnoses, and improper billing of services.
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| Original publisher | The Hill |
| Canonical URL | https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5890251-15-charged-90m-minnesota-healthcare-fraud/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 21:27:32 +0000 |
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State Watch 15 people indicted in alleged healthcare fraud scheme in Minnesota Comments: by Finya Swai - 05/21/26 5:27 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Finya Swai - 05/21/26 5:27 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that 15 people were charged in connection to an alleged $90 million healthcare scheme in Minnesota following a joint investigation with the FBI. “The defendants defrauded Minnesota public healthcare resources for tens of millions, targeting programs such as Housing Stabilization Services, Child Care, Medicaid programs, Individualized Home Supports (IHS), and more,” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on social platform X.
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