USA v. Shams et al

  1. January 31, 2024

    Lab Exec Gets 10 Years For $234M Medicare Fraud Scheme

    The operator of a California clinical testing laboratory was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare for about $234 million after he'd been banned from participating in the program due to prior convictions.

  2. October 06, 2023

    Calif. Lab Co-Owner Cops To $359M Pandemic Testing Scam

    A Los Angeles County woman pled guilty in a California federal court Thursday for her role in a $359 million scheme to defraud Medicare and other health programs by conducting unnecessary tests during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  3. April 20, 2023

    Doc Who Risked $100M In Options Snared In COVID Fraud Net

    The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday it has charged 18 people, including medical professionals, in nine federal districts for their alleged participation in COVID-19 health care fraud schemes that garnered more than $490 million, including a California doctor who blew $100 million on risky options trading.