Photo from HHS Office of Inspector General
LOS ANGELES – A Filipino American physical therapist accused of participating in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme in New York may be hiding in Manila, according to US authorities.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General on Friday highlighted Conrado Lopez Jr., 51, in a “Fugitive Friday” social media post, saying he is wanted in connection with $2.8 million in fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims.
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“He may be in the Philippines or the UAE,” HHS-OIG said as it urged the public to submit tips.
‘Most wanted’
Lopez, a licensed physical therapist, is listed among HHS-OIG’s most wanted fugitives….
Treat every unsolicited “urgent” communication from a bank or government agency as a potential “Vishing” or “Smishing” attack, regardless of how official the branding or phone number appears.