SAN JOSE, CA – Five individuals are facing federal charges today as part of a massive nationwide crackdown on health care fraud and illegal drug diversion, U.S. Attorney Craig H. Missakian announced. The charges, stemming from the Department of Justice’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, reveal a pattern of brazen greed and disregard for the American taxpayer and vulnerable patients.
The nationwide sweep ensnared 324 defendants responsible for a staggering $14.6 billion in fraudulent billings and the diversion of over 15 million illegally obtained pills. Law enforcement seized over $245 million in assets, including cash and luxury vehicles. The cases highlight a systemic abuse of programs designed to provide care for the elderly and disabled, with perpetrators allegedly lining their pockets at the expense of public health and safety.
Among those charged in the Northern District of California is Vincent Thayer, 41, of San Jose, California. Thayer, owner of Patient Payment Agent, doing business as My Community Testing, is accused of orchestrating a $68 million scheme built on fabricated medical office visits. An indictment alleges that Thayer submitted approximately $68,205,233 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. Approximately $11,751,819 was allegedly paid for visits that never occurred. Thayer further compounded the fraud by using a stolen doctor’s identity to enroll his company in Medicare and Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program). He’s been charged with wire fraud, health care fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
Another defendant, Sevendik Huseynov, 47, a national of Azerbaijan currently residing in Sunnyvale, California, and CEO of Vonyes, Inc., was arrested June 26, 2025. Huseynov is accused of submitting over 7,200 fraudulent claims to Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) for durable medical equipment (DME) that beneficiaries never received. The alleged scheme, carried out through Vonyes, sought reimbursement of over $137 million. He’s been charged via criminal complaint with health care fraud.
“Fraud and abuse in our health care system all too often result in harm to the elderly and sick and a loss to the American taxpayer,” stated U.S. Attorney Craig H. Missakian. “The five cases announced today reflect the far-reaching impact of health care fraud and my office’s commitment to prosecuting schemes that target these vital programs. We will hold accountable any person who chooses greed over patient well-being.” Attorney General Pamela Bondi added, “This record-setting Health Care Fraud Takedown delivers justice to criminal actors who prey upon our most vulnerable citizens and steal from hardworking American taxpayers.”
The investigation, led by Trial Attorneys Matthew Belz of the Los Angeles Strike Force, Lauren Randell of the National Rapid Response Strike Force, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Rezaei of the Northern District of California, signals a continued federal commitment to aggressively pursuing and prosecuting health care fraud. These cases serve as a stark warning: exploiting the healthcare system for personal gain will be met with the full force of the law.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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