Anti-Fraud Czar JD Vance Announces Arrests of Several Suspected of Defrauding Healthcare, Hospice Systems of $50 Million in CA

Anti-Fraud Czar JD Vance Announces Arrests of Several Suspected of Defrauding Healthcare, Hospice Systems of $50 Million in CA


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Vice President JD Vance announced that federal law enforcement arrested on Thursday “fraudsters” who allegedly stole more than $50 million by defrauding healthcare and hospice systems in California.

Vance wrote on X, “Our task force isn’t wasting any time cracking down on fraud. This morning in the LA area, federal law enforcement is taking down fraudsters who stole $50M+ from Americans by defrauding our healthcare and hospice systems. Thanks to @DrOzCMS and @USAttyEssayli for their work.”

Bill Essayli, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, said, “In coordination with the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, federal law enforcement executed several arrests and search warrants in the Los Angeles area this morning targeting hospice and health care fraud. Operation Never Say Die involves 11 defendants who engaged in fraud totaling more than $50 million. Those arrested today will appear in federal court this afternoon.   A press conference with more

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