Justice Department Unveils $6.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown With 450 Defendants Charged

The Justice Department has unveiled a major healthcare fraud crackdown, charging around 450 defendants in schemes totaling over $6.5 billion. The enforcement action, part of the Trump administration's antifraud efforts, includes charges against 90 medical professionals and features a record number of Medicaid fraud cases, with nearly 300 people accused of submitting over $500 million in false claims.

Healthcare fraud crackdown scale

• ▪The enforcement action targets a range of alleged healthcare fraud schemes, including wound care and opioid distribution.
• ▪The crackdown is part of the Trump administration’s stepped-up antifraud efforts.
• ▪The charges announced as part of the crackdown include 90 medical professionals.
• ▪On June 23, 2026, the Justice Department unveiled charges against around 450 defendants for alleged healthcare fraud totaling over $6.5 billion.

Medicaid fraud cases

• ▪The announcement includes what officials described as a record number of Medicaid fraud defendants.
• ▪Nearly 300 people are accused of submitting over $500 million in false Medicaid claims.

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