Indianapolis — Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office took decisive action as part of a nationwide crackdown on health care fraud, targeting licensed medical professionals and providers suspected of engaging in fraudulent schemes and drug diversion.
The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit conducted 13 criminal investigations into suspected Medicaid fraud, leading to charges against 12 people, including one in LaGrange County and two in Allen County.
“Medicaid is a critical lifeline for Hoosiers, and we have zero tolerance for those who abuse it for personal gain,” Rokita told the crowd. “Our committed team tirelessly pursues accountability for those who defraud the system, ensuring justice for our taxpayers, preserving essential resources and ensuring the proper use of controlled substances to protect patients.”…