WASHINGTON: Two Pakistani nationals have been indicted in the United States for their alleged involvement in a $10 million healthcare fraud scheme the US Department of Justice announced on Thursday.
The accused identified as Burhan Mirza 31 and Kashif Iqbal 48 are charged with submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare and private insurance companies. Prosecutors allege the scheme operated during 2023 and 2024 through laboratories and durable medical equipment companies registered under nominee owners.
Authorities claim the businesses filed reimbursement claims for medical services and equipment that were never provided. Investigators allege Mirza who resides in Pakistan unlawfully obtained personal and insurance information of patients healthcare providers and insurers to facilitate false billing.
Iqbal, who was living in Lavon Texas at the time, is accused of being linked to multiple equipment supply companies involved in the fraud. Prosecutors further allege he laundered proceeds and coordinated fund transfers from the US to Pakistan.
Mirza faces 12 counts of healthcare fraud and five counts of money laundering. Iqbal has been charged with 12 counts of healthcare fraud, six counts of money laundering, and one count of making false statements.
Officials emphasized the indictment contains allegations only.
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