Federal prosecutors say a massive COVID-19 test kit billing scheme resulted in approximately $136 million in Medicare payments for products beneficiaries never requested or received. DES PLAINES, IL – October 30, 2026 (STL.News) An Indian national residing in Illinois has pleaded guilty to participating in a $227 million Medicare fraud scheme involving fraudulent claims for COVID-19 test kits that beneficiaries never requested or received, according to an announcement issued Friday by the U.S. Department of Justice. Syed Murtuza Kablazada, 36, of Des Plaines, Illinois, pleaded guilty to two counts of health care fraud in connection with an operation involving
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