Prescription fraud cost state fund €405,000

Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Youth Safety Lawsuit

Meta Platforms said in a court filing four states were seeking 1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations the company designed its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young users and misled the public about their safety. Meta put forward the figure in the filing Monday in its response to the attorneys general’s filings on how penalties []...Click to read more

Trump Admin Flags Billions in Medicare Claims as Fraud Crackdown Intensifies

The Trump administration says a dramatic increase in Medicare claims for tissue and organ transplants has led to a nationwide fraud crackdown that is blocking millions of dollars in suspicious billing. According to Fox

Six Charged in $20 Million Medicare, Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving NJ Pharmacy

Six Charged in $20 Million Medicare, Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving NJ Pharmacy

455 Defendants Including 90 Doctors Were Charged in the Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown of 2026

The 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown charged 455 defendants including 90 doctors for 6.5 billion in false claims with patient deaths. Here's what the cases covered.

DOJ unveils charges for $6.5 billion in health fraud schemes

The Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled on Tuesday charges against more than 450 defendants for alleged health care fraud totaling over 6.5 billion in false claims, as part of the Trump administration's heightened focus on stopping fraud. It was the second largest amount ever charged in a health care fraud operation, officials said. Charges were...

Doctors, nurses arrested in $6.5B global health care schemes

455 people, including doctors and nurse practitioners, were charged in connection with global health care fraud schemes totaling $6.5 billion. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/06/24/health-care-fraud-case-takedown/90674073007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Meta sued for $1.4 trillion for addicting young users

ALBAWABA - Four states in the U.S. are suing Meta for 1.4 trillion - 93 percent of the company’s value - for allegedly purposefully designing its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young users...

DOJ uncovers $6.5 billion healthcare fraud and charges record 455 defendants

A nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown resulted in charges against 455 defendants accused of schemes involving more than 6.5 billion in fraudulent claims, marking what federal officials on Tuesday described as the largest coordinated healthcare fraud enforcement action in Justice Department history. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., []

DOJ announces 455 charged in $6.5 billion healthcare fraud 'takedown'

DOJ announces healthcare fraud takedown against 455 defendants; 6.5 billion in false claims

$6.5 Billion Fraud Bust Shows That Government Healthcare Is a Criminal’s Dream

The Justice Department has announced a massive fraud bust that serves as a reminder that American’s government healthcare system is profoundly broken and vulnerable. The DOJ is charging 455 people in 45 U.S. states and territories with healthcare fraud amounting to 6.5 billion, according to an announcement by acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche. The ... The post 6.5 Billion Fraud Bust Shows That Government Healthcare Is a Criminal’s Dream appeared first on The New American.

Here's How Much Eli Lilly's Weight-Loss Drugs Are Worth to Investors

Two drugs now generate almost two-thirds of the pharmaceutical giant's revenue.

Nigerian man arraigned for allegedly defrauding Australian investor of AUD$8.4m, US$3.6m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Usie Otukpa Osang before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over an alleged multi-million dollar fraud scheme. According to the anti-graft agency, Osang was arraigned on Monday, June 29, 2026, on an eight-count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining money under false [] Nigerian man arraigned for allegedly defrauding Australian investor of AUD8.4m, US3.6m

Fraudsters Now Paying Up: Trump DOJ Brings Back $5 Billion Stolen Cash

Fraudsters Now Paying Up: Trump DOJ Brings Back $5 Billion Stolen Cash

Apollo co-founder Leon Black tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein stole $60 million from him

Black said Epstein falsely assured him that fees paid to the financier were tax-deductible, inflating the total to 158 million

Doctors and pharmacists ran fake prescription racket, with damages above €400,000

The ringleader has been arrested, while another nine people are named in the case file, including a psychiatrist and a doctor at a public hospital. More than 5,400 fake prescriptions have been identified The post Doctors and pharmacists ran fake prescription racket, with damages above 400,000 appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Dr Oz warns Medicare scammers are stealing billions — and your personal information could be next

Dr. Mehmet Oz says Medicare fraud costs taxpayers about 100 billion a year and warns seniors not to give out their Medicare beneficiary numbers.

5 Costly Mistakes That Can Trigger Medicare Surcharges — And How to Avoid Paying Thousands More Than You Should

5 Costly Mistakes That Can Trigger Medicare Surcharges — And How to Avoid Paying Thousands More Than You Should

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Australians with diabetes, heart disease, obesity and menopause paid thousands and spoke with fake doctors who said their lives were at risk, a watchdog claims.

Orlando Pharmacy, Pharmacist Agree to Pay $50,000 Over Controlled-Substance Violations

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando pharmacy and its pharmacist have agreed to pay 50,000 to settle allegations that they violated federal controlled-substance laws by filling fraudulent prescriptions and failing to maintain required records. Plaza Pharmacy LLC and pharmacist Paul Ezeobinwa reached the settlement with the federal government following an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, []

Willem Els and Richard Chelin: Fake weight-loss drugs flood the market, and Cat’s plea deal is rejected

Willem Els and Richard Chelin: Fake weight-loss drugs flood the market, and Cat’s plea deal is rejected

Sindiket vape dadah tumpas, libatkan rampasan bernilai RM34.31 juta

PADANG BESAR: Polis menumpaskan sindiket pengedaran dadah sintetik menggunakan katrij cecair dipercayai mengandungi dadah furanylfentanyl bernilai RM34.31 juta dalam tiga serbuan berbeza, awal bulan ini. Dadah sintetik tersebut dipercayai dimasukkan ke dalam katrij vape bagi meningkatkan kesan khayal sebelum diseludup ke negara jiran. Ketua Polis negeri, Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim berkata, serbuan pertama dilakukan pada ... Read more The post Sindiket vape dadah tumpas, libatkan rampasan bernilai RM34.31 juta appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Copay Assistance Is Meant To Defray Patient Drug Costs. Some Insurers Keep It Instead.

Drugmakers provide financial assistance to help patients afford increasingly expensive medications. But some insurers do not count those payments toward a plan’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum and make patients pay instead.

DOJ: 450 Defendants Charged for Alleged Healthcare Fraud for $6.5 Billion

In one case, the indictment alleges 4.6 million went towards constructing hotel at a Philippines beach resort The post DOJ: 450 Defendants Charged for Alleged Healthcare Fraud for 6.5 Billion first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Ferraris and Shell Companies: Five Charged in Medicare Fraud Schemes

Medicare paid over 10 billion in 2024 for expensive wound coverings called skin substitutes, a sudden spending spike that analysts have called one of the largest examples of waste in the federal health program’s history. The spending was fueled by multiple kickback schemes that enriched both the companies that manufactured skin substitutes and the doctors []

Onitsha Medicine Market hands over fake, expired drugs worth N430m to NAFDAC

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The leadership of the Ogbo Ogwu Medicine Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, has handed over fake, expired and other unwholesome drugs valued at more than N430 million to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for destruction, as part of efforts to rid the market of [] The post Onitsha Medicine Market hands over fake, expired drugs worth N430m to NAFDAC appeared first on Vanguard News.

EFCC arraigns man over AUD$8.4m, US$3.6m investment fraud in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 29, 2026, arraigned one Usie Otukpa Osang before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja for fraud. He was arraigned on an eight-court charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of AUD8,427,330.83 (Eight Million, Four Hundred and Twenty-Seven The post EFCC arraigns man over AUD8.4m, US3.6m investment fraud in Abuja appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in $250M crypto fraud case, agrees to forfeit luxury assets

U.S. prosecutors said Goliath Ventures raised at least 400 million through a crypto Ponzi scheme as its CEO pleaded guilty.

EU Finds Meta Breached Digital Law Over Addictive Facebook and Instagram Design

The European Commission found Meta violated the Digital Services Act by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features including infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications. Meta faces fines of up to 6 of global revenue if confirmed, with maximum exposure potentially exceeding 9.6 billion.

DOJ charges 90 doctors and licensed medical professionals in largest federal health care fraud crackdown in U.S. history

The Justice Department announced the results of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, charging 455 defendants, including 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals, in schemes involving more than 6.5 billion in fraudulent claims. The operation spanned 56 federal districts across 45 states and territories and involved all 50 state Medicaid Fraud Control Units,...

Police urge caution after health insurance scam steals 80k from someone. Remember, only hand your life savings over and go into medical bankruptcy for actual United Healthcare officials [Murica]

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How an AI-Fueled Government Scam Kept a Man in Fear for 10 Weeks

A fake arrest warrant. Forged government documents. Daily video calls with impostors. Here's how an AI-fueled scam unraveled one man's retirement and cost him a quarter of a million dollars.

Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know

What to do if your insurance denies your obesity drug.

Protect Medicaid by Restricting Provider Taxes, Cracking Down on Fraud

By Alexander Ciccone.

Alaska Fraud Unit Uncovers Alleged Medicaid Schemes Designed To Steal Millions From Taxpayers

Across the country, the DOJ charged a total of 455 defendants with over 6.5 billion in alleged health care fraud.

What Is FAFSA Fraud, and Why Is Congress Working to Stamp It Out?

What Is FAFSA Fraud, and Why Is Congress Working to Stamp It Out? Johanna Alonso Mon, 06/22/2026 - 03:00 AM So-called ghost students have been stealing financial aid for at least a decade. Now the Department of Education and Congress are trying to curb the schemes. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

Dutch payment fraud rises 30% in 2025, losses reach €198 million

Fraud involving bank transfers, card payments, and cash withdrawals in the Netherlands rose 30 percent in 2025 to about 658,000 cases, according to

MOF: Health Ministry spending adjustment capped at RM500m

PARLIAMENT | Amount doesn't involve core spending, Amir says.

Massive Fraud Crackdown Targets 455 Defendants Nationwide

As Washington touts “historic” health care fraud busts, taxpayers are left wondering how 6.5 billion in alleged scams slipped through the system in the first place. Story Snapshot Federal officials charged 455 people in what they call a 6.5 billion health care fraud crackdown. Prosecutors say this is the second-largest health care fraud operation in []

Cyber fraud spike: Ghana loses GHS 3.4 million to fake investment schemes in 6 months

The Cyber Security Authority has warned Ghanaians about a rise in fraudulent online investment schemes promising high returns through social media platforms.

Netlist: $866M In Verdicts, $1B Market Cap, And A Business That Just Inflected

Netlist: $866M In Verdicts, $1B Market Cap, And A Business That Just Inflected

The billion-dollar rig: How Pharma’s grip on government turns medicine into a pay-to-play system

(NaturalNews) Pharmaceutical companies now fund nearly 51 of the FDA's budget through user fees, creating a financial conflict of interest in drug regulation. ...