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- Six defendants were charged in a Medicaid fraud scheme involving 14 programs.
- First Assistant United States Attorney Joe Thompson said the fraud may exceed half of the $18 billion since 2018.
- Defendants misappropriated funds for travel.
- Some defendants were linked to shell companies submitting fraudulent claims, with alleged transfers to Kenya.
- The investigation drew criticism from local Republicans and the Trump administration, calling for accountability from state officials.
