Nagy Mohamed Abdelhamed, a 68-year-old York man, is behind bars for allegedly raking in Medicaid benefits despite flaunting a life of luxury.
According to federal investigators, Abdelhamed applied for Medicaid and SNAP benefits in August 2014, despite owning a four-bedroom residence, a gas station, and a 2008 Mercedes Benz E350 automobile, and receiving $1,124 a month in Social Security disability benefits.
The indictment alleges that Abdelhamed sold his gas station for $172,883 and deposited $87,016 of the sales proceeds into a bank account without notifying the York County Assistance Office. He continued to receive Medicaid and SNAP benefits into 2018, netting approximately $29,337 in benefits, including $20,338 in Medicaid benefits.
The case was investigated by the Harrisburg Offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim Douglas Daniel is prosecuting the case.
Abdelhamed was indicted on September 19, 2018. The indictment was unsealed following his arrest. He faces one count of health care fraud and six counts of false statements in health care matters.
Nagy Mohamed Abdelhamed, of York, Pennsylvania, is presumed innocent unless found guilty in court. If convicted, the sentence will be determined by the Judge after considering federal sentencing statutes and guidelines.
Abdelhamed, 68, is currently in custody. He is accused of committing healthcare fraud and making false statements in healthcare matters.
In addition to his charges, Abdelhamed is also accused of selling his gas station for $172,883 and not reporting the sale. He is accused of using the sale proceeds to fund his lavish lifestyle.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Healthcare Fraud|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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