Nevada Doctor Charged with $95M Wound Care Fraud on Medicare: National Fraud Enforcement Division’s first announced charges in Nevada since the formation of the West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force “This indictment exposes a scheme driven by greed, not medicine. As alleged, this provider exploited elderly patients by pushing costly and unnecessary medical procedures, then lied to Medicare to pocket millions of taxpayer dollars,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald. “Schemes like this drain Medicare of resources and impose substantial burdens on the taxpayers who fund it. Let this serve as a warning: any healthcare professional who tries to get rich at the expense of patient care can expect to face the same scrutiny — and the same consequences.” Read more:

Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald and @DrOzCMS joined @Newsmax last night and discussed the charges announced yesterday against 19 defendants for Medicaid Home Health Aid schemes. “The schemes that we’ve seen involve people who are claiming to give health care to their elderly family members and others in their homes. But in many cases, they’re not where they say they are, and they’re certainly not giving the care that they say they’re giving and then they are billing the American taxpayer.”

Today’s cases demonstrate that even the boldest fraudsters will be caught and stopped. “Home care funding exists to assist America’s elderly and most vulnerable — not to fund schemes in which aides claim be providing care while incarcerated or vacationing in Miami and Saudi Arabia,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald. “Today’s charges and the expansion of our Northeast Strike Force into the Eastern District of Pennsylvania send a clear message to fraudsters in the region: the Department of Justice will relentlessly pursue you and use all available tools to protect Medicaid and the programs everyday Americans rely on.” Read more:

The Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Force has now expanded to Philadelphia! "We are proud to join in partnership with U.S. Attorney Metcalf for @USAO_EDPA to ramp up our collective efforts to root out fraud here in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. This remains the early stages of the build out of our fraud-fighting team. With the support of @POTUS, @VP, and the @WHFraudTF, Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche, and the entire fraud-fighting apparatus, @TheJusticeDept will continue expanding our reach across the country to pursue all fraud." -Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald

#ICYMI#: Yesterday, the National Fraud Enforcement Division hosted the Southeast Fraud Enforcement Federal-State Partnership roundtable and announced a series of significant fraud enforcement actions across the region. Thank you to 18 U.S. Attorneys Offices, seven State Attorneys General Offices, five federal law enforcement partners, and over 50 state officials, for holding fraudsters accountable. The recent fraud charges announced encompass 17 cases spanning seven states and involve over $350 MILLION in intended losses.

Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald and @AGAlanWilson joined @Newsmax last night to discuss the nationwide fraud crackdown, including yesterday's enforcement actions in the Southeast. Watch below.⬇️

The announcement today is a series of significant fraud enforcement actions across the Southeastern U.S., the product of robust federal-state partnerships with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. “Defeating the fraud epidemic in our country requires all-hands-on-deck from our federal and state partners nationwide,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald. “Whether it’s sharing intelligence, data, personnel, or priorities, partnering with state agencies directly strengthens our ability to identify those stealing taxpayer dollars. When federal prosecutors work alongside state agencies to root out fraud, fraudsters lose and the American people win.” Read more about the charges announced encompassing 17 CASES spanning the seven states:

“My message to state partners here and across the country is this: The Fraud Division and our U.S. attorneys’ offices are ready to help you scale your efforts, strengthen your cases, and deliver results for the taxpayers of America. Your partnership with us is the antidote to the fraud epidemic facing our nation, and my message to the fraudsters is this: Our team is getting bigger, our resolve is getting stronger, and your time is getting shorter.” -Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald

LIVE NOW: Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald announces RECORD fraud enforcement actions across the Southeast and new enforcement partnerships in the region alongside senior federal and state officials ⬇️

Expatriated Hedge Fund Manager Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion: Defendant CONCEALED MILLIONS in Foreign Bank Accounts Before Renouncing U.S. Citizenship “Today’s sentence makes clear that renouncing U.S. citizenship does not shield you from American justice,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald. “Mr. Schmidt deliberately hid millions in income and assets from the IRS, filed false statements, and cheated America’s tax system. Despite his best efforts to evade the reach of the Justice Department, Mr. Schmidt will now begin to reap the true reward of his crimes.” @USAO_WDTX @USAttySimmons @IRS_CI 🔗:

🚨Prominent Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion and Mortgage Fraud: SCOTUSblog Founder Hid Millions in Gambling Income and Debts “This sentence holds Thomas Goldstein accountable for cheating the tax system and lying to mortgage lenders,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald. “Mr. Goldstein concealed millions of dollars in income, disguised income with foreign bank accounts, and manipulated his law firm’s books– all to fund his gambling and lifestyle. He then repeatedly chose not to pay taxes owed. There is no tax case too big, no scheme too complex, and no hiding place too remote for the Fraud Division.” Read more:

Four Men Plead GUILTY to $2M Minnesota Medicaid Fraud: Defendants Operating Out of the Griggs-Midway Building Used Artificial Intelligence to Fabricate Records “These defendants corruptly exploited vulnerable people and a vulnerable program to enrich themselves,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald. “Taxpayer dollars designed to provide shelter and support for the homeless and needy instead went to the pockets of these men. They have now admitted their fraudulent conduct and will face justice for their crimes. In the meantime, our work to stamp out fraud in Minnesota will continue in abandon.” The image is of the Griggs-Midway Building in St. Paul, Minnesota. Read more:

🚨Illegal Alien Romanian Brothers Plead GUILTY to Multistate SNAP Benefit Fraud Scheme “The Fraud Division will not tolerate anyone who steals from public benefits programs designed to support Americans in need,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald. “If you attempt to defraud these programs, we will come after you with the full force of federal law. We are committed to safeguarding America’s tax dollars and the programs they are meant to support.” Thanks to the great work of @USAO_WDNC, @HSI_Charlotte, @OIGUSDA, and @SBI1937 these illegal aliens can no longer steal from vulnerable Americans. 🔗:

Two Defendants Charged with MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR Health Care Fraud Scheme: Defendants Allegedly Billed Medicaid for Ambulette Services to Medical Appointments That Were Not Performed or Were Induced by Kickbacks Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for @EDNYnews, Naomi Gruchacz, Special Agent in Charge, @HHSGov, @OIGatHHS, Harry T. Chavis, Jr., Special Agent in Charge, @IRS_CI, New York (IRS-CI), and @RayTierneyDA, Suffolk County District Attorney, announced the charges. Read more:

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Telemedicine Company Owner and Author of Health Care Compliance Books SENTENCED for $136M Medicare Fraud Scheme “Today’s lengthy sentence underscores the Fraud Division’s commitment to fighting fraud at every turn to restore public trust in our institutions.  We will work tirelessly to hold corrupt medical professionals accountable and recover stolen taxpayer dollars for the American people.” -Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald Read more:

Two Corinth Pharmacists Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud U.S. Attorney Scott Leary announced today that two Corinth pharmacists have been sentenced for stealing almost $800,000.00 from the federal health care benefit programs Medicare and Medicaid. 🔗:

“It’s pretty simple: share the data that shows how America’s money is being spent—and stolen—in your state. These lawsuits are required because these states refuse to take the most basic steps to help stop the rampant theft of taxpayer dollars.” -Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald