April 2, 2026

Eight Arrested in Major Health Care Fraud Bust in California

Federal officials arrested eight people in Southern California for health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million, primarily involving sham hospice care facilities.
The arrests are part of a Trump administration initiative targeting fraud in Democratic states, with JD Vance appointed as the 'fraud czar'.
California Governor Gavin Newsom defended state actions against hospice fraud, noting over 280 licenses revoked and ongoing investigations.
The FBI highlighted that southern California is a high-risk area for health care fraud, costing the U.S. hundreds of billions annually.