HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A family doctor from Houston was arrested in connection with tens of millions in fraudulent Medicare claims, according to the FBI’s Houston Office.
In a social media post on Monday afternoon, FBI Houston stated that Dr. Joseph Montes was arrested after being federally indicted.
According to officials, the indictment is in connection with more than $20 million in fraudulent COVID-19-related Medicare claims. FBI Houston did not specify the details connecting Montes to the fraudulent claims.
Authorities said Montes was arrested and appeared in federal court on Monday morning. Officials said he faces three federal charges.
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This involves defrauding the state or using government systems to steal from individuals.
- Tax Identity Theft: A criminal uses your ID and income details to file a tax return in your name and claim a refund before you do.
- Grant/Benefit Fraud: Falsely claiming unemployment, disability, or social grants that the perpetrator is not entitled to.