The $30 million toe in the water

A $30 million fraud conspiracy has been busted in Ohio, with authorities seizing 14 vehicles, including a Maserati, a Mercedes, a Bentley, and a McLaren. The defendants are alleged to have offered therapeutic behavioral services and psychotherapy to young adults and children who were attending summer camps, church groups, and recreational programs.

The alleged ringleaders diagnosed every single recipient with a behavioral adjustment disorder, which allowed them to profit off the vulnerable children. No assessment testing was ever done, the behavioral services never occurred, and the kids never got any care.

Participants were required to complete intake packets and provide their Medicaid recipient number, which are required to bill for the services. A medical assessment was also required, but the defendants didn't conduct a single test.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

The case highlights the need for increased oversight and accountability in the provision of behavioral health services, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children. It also underscores the importance of protecting taxpayer dollars from being misused or stolen.

The investigation into the $30 million fraud conspiracy is ongoing, and authorites are working to identify any other individuals or organizations involved in the scheme. The Department of Justice and the Vice President's task force will continue to work together to combat fraud and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The investigatioon into the hospice fraud scheme in Los Angeles County has also led to the identification of potential red flags for fraud, including the use of shell companies and the failure to disclose financial information.

The analysis of the business and financial records of the hospices in Los Angeles County revealed that over 700 of the roughly 1,800 hospices in the county had engaged in suspicious financial activities.

What auditors flagged in the May filing

The investigation into the hospice fraud scheme is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify any other individuals or organizations involved in the scheme.

The case highlights the need for increased oversight and accountability in the provision of hospice care, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly. It also underscores the importance of protecting taxpayer dollars from being misused or stolen.

The Department of Justice and the Trump administration will continue to work together to combat fraud and ensure that those responsible are held accountable .

A familiar pattern from the 2019 crash

One investigation into hospice fraud examined the business and financial records of every hospice currently operating in Los Angeles County,applying the same indicators identified by state auditors as potential red flags for fraud.

The analysis revealed that over 700 of the roughly 1,800 hospices in Los Angeles County had also been a focus of the Trump administration.

CBS News has investigated the state's biggest fraud scheme to date , and interviewed the alleged mastermind, 45-year-old Aimee Bock.

Bock defended her conduct, admitted regrets, and argued that state officials who she worked with should bear some of the blame.