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Fraudsters Charged in $120M Medicare Scam Scheme

2/10/2026

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  • Inwoo Kim and Daniel Lee face federal charges in a $120 million Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme.
  • They allegedly operated Z & W Empire Enterprise, Inc., submitting false claims for services not provided.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice said they bribed seniors with cash and gift cards to enroll in their day care centers, undermining trust in small pharmacies.
  • Evidence includes conflicting service dates and text messages about illegal payments.