NewsFox News PoliticsMay 4, 2026United States
Two men sentenced in $522 million DNA testing fraud scheme
Two Georgia men were sentenced to prison for orchestrating a $522 million health care fraud scheme that involved illegal kickbacks and unnecessary genetic testing. The defendants used a network of marketers to collect DNA samples and insurance information from patients, leading to $84 million in fraudulent payouts from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
Read the full story at Fox News PoliticsWhy It Matters
This case highlights the scale of organized health care fraud and the federal government's ongoing efforts to recover taxpayer funds lost to large-scale billing schemes.
Key Facts
- Reyad Salahaldeen was sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in prison; Mohamad Mustafa was sentenced to 3 years.
- The scheme operated from 2018 through August 2020 using telemarketing, door-to-door outreach, and health fairs.
- Defendants were ordered to pay restitution totaling over $148 million combined.
- Salahaldeen attempted to flee to Mexico using another person's identification before being apprehended.
- The DOJ's Health Care Fraud Strike Force has charged over 6,200 defendants since 2007.
Who's Mentioned
personMohamad Mustafa“Defendant sentenced to three years for paying illegal health care kickbacks.”personReyad Salahaldeen“Defendant sentenced to 12 years and 7 months for conspiracy to commit health car”dollar_amount$84 million“Total amount paid out by insurers and government programs.”organizationDepartment of Justice“Federal agency that prosecuted the case.”organizationBioConfirm Laboratories“Laboratory controlled by Salahaldeen used in the fraud scheme.”organizationExpress Diagnostics“Laboratory controlled by Salahaldeen used in the fraud scheme.”dollar_amount$522 million“Total amount of fraudulent claims billed.”