6/30/2025
Cash, Cars, & Crypto Seized: A Massive Win Against Healthcare Crooks
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6/30/2025
Cash, Cars, & Crypto Seized: A Massive Win Against Healthcare Crooks
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz© Tampa Free Press
In a crackdown on medical malfeasance, the Justice Department today announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, leading to criminal charges against a staggering 324 defendants, including 96 doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.
This monumental effort spans 50 federal districts and 12 state attorneys general’s offices, targeting schemes that collectively represent over $14.6 billion in intended losses. The actual loss was $2.9 billion.
“This record-setting Health Care Fraud Takedown delivers justice to criminal actors who prey upon our most vulnerable citizens and steal from hardworking American taxpayers,” declared Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Make no mistake – this administration will not tolerate criminals who line their pockets with taxpayer dollars while endangering the health and safety of our communities.”
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A Coordinated Offensive Against Systemic Fraud
The nationwide sweep, a collaborative tour-de-force involving federal and state law enforcement agencies, has not only exposed widespread corruption but also yielded significant financial recoveries. Authorities have seized over $245 million in cash, luxury vehicles, cryptocurrency, and other assets, demonstrating the immense return on investment from these enforcement efforts.Related video: Sentencing in Medicare kickback conspiracy (WKRN Nashville)
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Adding to the impact, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed it successfully prevented over $4 billion from being paid out on false claims and suspended or revoked the billing privileges of 205 providers. Furthermore, civil charges were brought against 20 defendants for $14.2 million in alleged fraud, and civil settlements with 106 defendants totaled an additional $34.3 million.
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of the Department of Health and Human Services underscored the commitment, stating, “As part of making healthcare accessible and affordable to all Americans, HHS will aggressively work with our law enforcement partners to eliminate the pervasive health care fraud that bedeviled this agency under the former administration and drove up costs.”
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