Scammers from Miami forced the state to pay $ 1 billion for unnecessary medical services

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The US Department of Justice launched an investigation into a healthcare fraud case, which resulted in a loss of $ 1 billion for the state. This is the largest series of frauds, charges for which have ever been brought against individuals.

Three defendants: Philip Esforces, Odette Barcha and Arnaldo Carmus are accused of money laundering through government programs by providing patients with medical services that were not needed.

“Esformes is alleged to have led a complex of institutions and a fraudulent scheme that resulted in $1 billion in losses,” the US Department of Justice said.

Frauds were made through a network that covered more than 30 nursing homes and other medical organizations, under the general name Esformes Network.

Esforces has previously been seen in involvement in fraudulent health schemes. In 2006, he paid $ 15,4 a million to settle fraud claims in this area.

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