DOJ Charges Men Over $227 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charges against two Illinois residents for allegedly orchestrating a massive $227 million Medicare fraud scheme. The alleged scheme involved falsely billing Medicare for COVID-19 tests through fake laboratories between September 2022 and June 2023. This case demonstrates the continued focus on healthcare fraud by the DOJ, despite the absence of any cryptocurrency ties to this specific case. The allegations center around fraudulent activities within traditional health care sectors.