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California Man Charged with Orchestrating $90M Health Care Fraud Scheme
A 38-year-old foreign national has been indicted for heading a large-scale health care fraud scheme that targeted Medicare Advantage programs in California, resulting in over $90 million in false claims, authorities announced.
Anar Rustamov, a national of Azerbaijan, allegedly orchestrated the scheme through his entity, Dublin Helping Hand, from October 2024 through June 2025. The indictment claims that Rustamov submitted thousands of fraudulent claims to Medicare Advantage Organizations for medical equipment, including blood glucose monitors and orthotic braces, without the knowledge or authorization of the listed patients or their medical providers.
The scheme allegedly sought reimbursement of over $90 million for medical equipment that was not provided, not needed by patients, and not authorized by a medical provider. According to the indictment, the defendant is at large.
When asked about the case, United States Attorney Craig H. Missakian stated, ‘When the Administration declared a War on Fraud, it meant to target exactly this kind of conduct. Rustamov participated in a scheme to steal nearly $100 million in taxpayer funds from a program intended to help those who truly need medical care.’
Assistant U.S. Attorney Maya Karwande is leading the prosecution, with the assistance of Lynette Dixon. The case is the result of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
If convicted, Anar Rustamov faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 for each violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1347.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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