Image: U.S. Department of JusticeOffice of Public Affairs | National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 455 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $6.5 Billion in Alleged Fraud
• The U.S. Department of Justice announced the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, charging 455 defendants for their roles in massive fraud and opioid abuse schemes. • The group of defendants includes 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals who allegedly submitted over $6.5 billion in false health care claims. • This enforcement action is critical as the schemes caused significant patient harm, including deaths, highlighting the lethal consequences of medical fraud.
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