Chintan Anjaria Admits $11.5M Health Care Fraud Scheme, Newark NJ, 2023

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Defendant Admits Role in $11.5 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

In a shocking turn of events, Chintan Anjaria, the owner of an Indian marketing company, has admitted his role in a $11.5 million health care fraud scheme in Newark, New Jersey. According to court documents, Anjaria, 31, of India, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit health care fraud and conspiring to pay and receive illegal kickbacks on October 31, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz in Newark federal court.

Anjaria’s scheme involved targeting Medicare beneficiaries for orthotic braces and cancer genetic tests, despite their medical necessity. His company, based in India, identified beneficiaries and pressured them to accept the services, often through aggressive sales tactics. In exchange for these services, Anjaria’s company paid kickbacks to telemedicine companies and orthotic brace suppliers, who then submitted false claims to Medicare.

The scheme resulted in a staggering loss of over $11.5 million to Medicare. Anjaria’s actions demonstrate a clear disregard for the well-being of vulnerable individuals and the integrity of the health care system. His guilty plea serves as a reminder of the importance of holding accountable those who seek to exploit the system for personal gain.

The investigation into Anjaria’s scheme was a collaborative effort between the FBI, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Garrett J. Schuman, Senior Trial Counsel Barbara Ward, and Trial Attorney Darren Halverson.

Anjaria faces a maximum of 10 years in prison for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and a maximum of 5 years in prison for conspiracy to pay illegal kickbacks. Both counts are punishable by a $250,000 fine or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, whichever is greater. Sentencing is scheduled for March 12, 2024.

As Grimy Times continues to investigate this story, we will provide updates on Anjaria’s sentencing and any additional developments in the case.

Chintan Anjaria’s guilty plea serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance in the face of health care fraud. We must continue to hold accountable those who seek to exploit the system and prioritize the well-being of patients and the integrity of the health care system.