A Montgomery County man is facing federal charges in connection with an alleged COVID-19 healthcare fraud scheme that prosecutors say generated more than 50 million dollars in insurance payments through fraudulent claims.
Fifty-seven-year-old Marc Potash of Rockville was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, healthcare fraud, and conducting transactions involving criminally derived proceeds.
According to the indictment, between January 2022 and May 2026, Potash allegedly conspired with others to enrich himself and increase the profits of Tiero, L-L-C, a company based in Gaithersburg. Potash founded the company and served as its chief executive officer…