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District of Nevada: U.S. Attorney's Office Participates In Record-Setting National Health Care Fraud Takedown

Largest Justice Department Health Care Fraud Takedown in History Results in 324 Defendants, Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud

LAS VEGAS – Today, United States Attorney Sigal Chattah announced criminal charges against two defendants in the District of Nevada in connection with the Justice Department’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in criminal charges against 324 defendants, including 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other licensed medical professionals, in 50 federal districts and 12 State Attorneys General’s Offices across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes involving over $14.6 billion in intended loss. The Takedown involved federal and state law enforcement agencies across the country and represents an unprecedented effort to combat health care fraud schemes that exploit patients and taxpayers.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:June 30, 2025
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Nevada
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions