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July 7, 2025 ~ Nearly $15 billion in fraudulent claims have been uncovered in what officials are calling the largest health care fraud case in U.S. history, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced Monday.
“Today, in conjunction with the DOJ and our federal partners, we are announcing the results from the largest healthcare fraud investigation, as measured by financial losses, in DOJ history,” Bongino posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Why It Matters
Spanning 50 federal districts, the massive probe led to charges against 324 individuals, including 96 medical professionals, and the seizure of $245 million in assets, Bongino said. Officials described the case as a major blow to transnational criminal networks exploiting the American healthcare system.
“We view the theft of public funds the same way. It’s a crime against all of us,” Bongino added. “If you’re stealing from the public or violating your oath to serve, we’re coming for you.”
What We Know So Far
Matthew Galeotti, head of the DOJ’s Criminal Division, detailed the scope of the operation during a press conference, revealing that $14.6 billion in fraudulent claims were submitted to Medicare, Medicaid, and other public health programs.
“Every fake billing, every kickback scheme is money stolen from hardworking Americans,” Galeotti said. “This level of fraud threatens the sustainability of programs our most vulnerable citizens rely on.”
Some of the most egregious schemes involved criminals based in Russia and Eastern Europe who bought dozens of U.S.-based medical supply companies and submitted over $10 billion in bogus claims. These groups also stole the identities of over 1 million Americans across all 50 states, officials said.
“We’ve charged pill mill operators, corrupt pharmacies, and international fraud rings,” Galeotti stated. “This case spans the opioid crisis, identity theft, and global criminal enterprises.”
Luxury vehicles, real estate, and overseas assets were also seized. Key suspects were arrested at U.S. airports and along the U.S.-Mexico border.
What Officials Are Saying
* Matthew Galeotti (DOJ): “The days of transnational criminal organizations using American healthcare programs as their personal piggy bank are over.”
* Juliet T. Hodgkins (Acting Inspector General): “This was only possible through tight federal and state partnerships. We will find these criminals – no matter how they hide or what they disguise themselves as.”
What’s Next
The DOJ is partnering with the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services to launch a Healthcare Data Fusion Center, designed to transform how fraud is detected, investigated, and prosecuted in the future.
Officials say the center will combine advanced data analytics with interagency collaboration to “revolutionize” healthcare fraud enforcement in the U.S.
Written by Thomas Smith for Forth Worth LLC ~ July 4, 2025