U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Press Room Update

You are subscribed to Criminal Division Press Room for U.S. Department of Justice. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.

Florida Nursing Assistant Convicted in $11.4M Health Care Fraud Scheme Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries

01/22/2026 07:00 AM EST

A federal jury in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, convicted a nursing assistant today for his role in an $11.4 million health care fraud and wire fraud conspiracy in which hundreds of Medicare beneficiaries were sent thousands of orthotic braces they did not need.

---

     

---

You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the U.S. Department of Justice website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes.

Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy