WASHINGTON — A Maryland man pleaded guilty Tuesday to healthcare fraud after admitting he billed D.C.’s Medicaid program for services he never provided, causing over $113,000 in losses.
Amstrong Chapajong, 38, of Cheverly, entered his plea in U.S. District Court to one count of health care fraud, federal prosecutors announced. The plea agreement includes restitution and possible asset forfeiture.
According to court documents, from March 2020 to January 2022, Chapajong worked as both a personal care aide (PCA) and a community support worker (CSW), serving Medicaid beneficiaries across the District. PCA duties typically include assisting with daily living tasks, while CSWs provide mental health support…