RFK Jr announces 'largest autism fraud bust in American history' with $46.6M Medicaid scheme indictment
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the indictment of two individuals involved in a significant Medicaid fraud scheme. The defendants allegedly defrauded Minnesota's Medicaid program of $46.6 million by billing for services that were never provided to children. This case is being described as the largest autism fraud bust in American history, highlighting the exploitation of vulnerable families and taxpayer funds.
- ▪Shamso Ahmed Hassan and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf were indicted for a $46.6 million Medicaid fraud scheme.
- ▪The indictment is part of a broader enforcement action by the DOJ targeting over $90 million in fraudulent activities.
- ▪Kennedy Jr. emphasized that this was organized theft that deceived families and exploited vulnerable children.
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Health Care in Politics RFK Jr announces 'largest autism fraud bust in American history' with $46.6M Medicaid scheme indictment Shamso Ahmed Hassan and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf allegedly billed $46.6M for services never rendered to children By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published May 23, 2026 3:25pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Jonathan Fahey discusses DOJ's $90 million Minnesota fraud ring bust Jonathan Fahey, former DHS deputy assistant secretary, discusses the Department of Justice's $90 million Medicaid fraud bust in Minnesota. Fahey explains that the widespread fraud is likely just the tip of the iceberg, with more revelations expected from cooperating defendants.
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