Fact-check · Oct 30, 2026 · Scott Bessent
“Five defendants have been charged with health care fraud offenses in Medicaid fraud schemes involving more than $48,000,000”
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What the record shows
Five defendants charged with health care fraud offenses in Medicaid fraud schemes involving more than $48 million in intended losses, announced by AAG Colin McDonald on October 30, 2026.
DOJ press conference statement confirmed by multiple sources. Figure refers to intended losses in newly announced charges.
Sources
- Justice Department announces charges against 15 defendants in Medicaid fraud schemes
- Minnesota autism, disabled services providers among 15 charged with Medicaid fraud
- At least $9B billed across 14 Medicaid services in Minnesota may be fraudulent, top prosecutor says - CBS Minnesota
- Minnesota fraud charges unveiled by Feds in 'staggering' Medicaid scam
- Feds announce charges in ‘unprecedented’ Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota • Minnesota Reformer
- Trump Administration Drops Major Status Update in Anti-Fraud Efforts
From: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Holds a Fraud Task Force Press Conference in St. Cloud, MN
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