The New Indian Express ·
Indian-origin man declared fugitive in US for defrauding Medicare scheme of USD 93 million
CHANDIGARH: An Indian-origin national has been declared a fugitive in the United States for allegedly defrauding the Medicare healthcare scheme of USD 93 million by submitting false claims for genetic tests. The man, identified as Khadeer Khan Mohammed, is now believed to be in Hyderabad, India.
The Department of Health and Human Services said Mohammed purportedly submitted, or directed others to submit, claims for laboratory genetic testing ineligible for reimbursement.
Over the course of the conspiracy, Mohammed used American Premier to submit approximately USD 93 million in alleged fraudulent Medicare claims, resulting in payments of at least USD 65 million.
