Summary
Two men in Queens, New York, were charged with running a scam that collected about $120 million from Medicare and Medicaid funds. Authorities accuse them of paying illegal kickbacks and submitting false claims for services not provided. The investigation involved several government agencies, including the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Key Facts
- Two men from Queens were charged with healthcare fraud.
- The scam involved Medicare and Medicaid, which are health programs for eligible people.
- They allegedly paid illegal kickbacks and submitted false claims for prescriptions and adult day care services.
- The Department of Justice and other agencies led the investigation.
- The men reportedly used a pharmacy and day care centers in the scheme.
- Authorities seized bank accounts related to the scam.
- If convicted, each man could face up to 10 years in prison.
