California Charges 21 Suspects in 267 Million Dollar Hospice Fraud Scheme Targeting Medi-Cal

California officials charged 21 suspects after uncovering a 267 million dollar healthcare fraud ring targeting the Medi-Cal system.Attorney General Rob Bonta announced five arrests following a state-led investigation into 14 hospice companies using stolen identities.The criminal network allegedly enrolled healthy out-of-state residents into end-of-life care to bill for fictitious services via shell companies.Those convicted in the operation face up to 16 years in prison as authorities review the licenses of 300 additional facilities.
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