DOJ sentences pair in $522M DNA testing fraud scheme after suspect tried to flee US
Two men were sentenced for their roles in a $522 million DNA testing fraud scheme that involved medically unnecessary genetic screenings and illegal kickbacks. The scheme defrauded Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers, resulting in approximately $84 million in fraudulent payouts. One suspect attempted to flee the U.S. before being apprehended and sentenced to over 12 years in prison.
- ▪Reyad Salahaldeen was sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in prison for conspiracy to commit health care and wire fraud.
- ▪Mohamad Mustafa received a three-year sentence for paying illegal healthcare kickbacks.
- ▪The fraud scheme involved DNA tests that were not medically necessary and were often ordered by providers who did not treat the patients.
- ▪Salahaldeen was ordered to pay over $84.5 million in restitution and forfeit $3 million, a GMC Yukon, and properties in Texas.
- ▪Mustafa was ordered to pay more than $64.3 million in restitution.
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Healthcare DOJ sentences pair in $522M DNA testing fraud scheme after suspect tried to flee US The scheme pushed medically unnecessary cancer screenings on vulnerable patients while exploiting taxpayer-funded programs By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published May 4, 2026 5:43pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video The Department of Justice and the FBI have ‘lost their way’ under previous administrations, says Sen. John Cornyn Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, joins ‘The Story’ to discuss Kash Patel’s confirmation as FBI director and how Democrats are reacting to it.
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