The Botox Stops Here: FBI Says California Doctor Ran Largest Botox Fraud Scheme in US History
A California doctor has been convicted in what is described as the largest Botox fraud scheme in U.S. history. Violetta Mailyan was found guilty of billing Medicare for $45 million in injections that were either never administered or medically unnecessary. The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to combat healthcare fraud.
- ▪Violetta Mailyan was convicted of nine counts of wire fraud and three counts of obstruction of a criminal investigation.
- ▪She billed Medicare for Botox injections while on vacation and for patients who were incarcerated.
- ▪The jury ordered the forfeiture of assets including luxury vehicles and properties valued at over $7.3 million.
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The Botox Stops Here: FBI Says California Doctor Ran Largest Botox Fraud Scheme in U.S. History By Ben Smith | 10:30 AM on May 21, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File A California doctor was convicted Monday in what federal officials called the largest Botox fraud scheme in the United States. Prosecutors said she billed Medicare for $45 million in injections that were never given, medically unnecessary, or used purely for cosmetic purposes. President Trump's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud was built to catch schemes exactly like this one.
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