FBI Arrests Eight Healthcare Professionals in $50 Million California Hospice Fraud Takedown

Operation Never Say Die Medicare Fraud Enforcement·April 2 – April 3, 2026

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FBI Arrests Eight Healthcare Professionals in $50 Million California Hospice Fraud Takedown

Federal agents arrested eight individuals in the Los Angeles area for their roles in a massive healthcare fraud scheme. The arrests are part of Operation Never Say Die, which targets criminals who allegedly stole over $50 million from taxpayers by defrauding Medicare and Medicaid. The defendants include hospice owners and medical professionals like nurses and a chiropractor who billed the government for services to patients who were not actually dying according to the FBI. The Trump administration and members of Congress praised the law enforcement action as a victory for fiscal oversight. Officials stated that the task force is working quickly to identify and stop rampant fraud within the healthcare system to protect taxpayer funds. This enforcement action follows multiple investigations into sham hospice facilities that claimed to serve the dying while pocketing federal money for personal gain.

FBI Los Angeles Case UpdateGOP Oversight on Fraud TakedownWashington Examiner: FBI raids California homesNewsweek: Doctors and nurses arrested

Key Statements

WWashington Examiner

“FBI arrests 11 defendants in 'Operation Never Say Die' for allegedly defrauding Medicare of $50 million through sham hospice care facilities in Los Angeles.”

This article provides the specific number of arrests and the total dollar amount of the fraud.

JJD Vance

“Our task force isn’t wasting any time cracking down on fraud. This morning in the LA area, federal law enforcement is taking down fraudsters who stole $50M+ from Americans.”

This post confirms the executive branch's direct involvement and the start of the operation.

News

Doctors, nurses arrested in $50m California healthcare fraud investigation

NewsweekCenter

Feds shine in big California hospice fraud bust

New York PostCenter Right

Feds' fraud takedown: Just the start

New York PostCenter Right

FBI raids several California homes finding $50 million in healthcare fraud

Washington ExaminerCenter Right

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