OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, United States Attorney Robert J. Troester announced criminal charges against two defendants and the filing of a separate civil case, both in the Western District of Oklahoma, in connection with the Department of Justice’s 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown.
“Fraud against federal health care programs ultimately harms both taxpayers and the individuals these programs are designed to serve,” said U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. “Through this national initiative, the Department of Justice and its partners are committed to holding accountable those who allegedly undermine the integrity of our health care system.”
“The Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) is committed to protecting TRICARE, the U.S. Military’s healthcare program, from fraudulent schemes that harm its beneficiaries and waste critical taxpayer-provided resources,” said Special Agent in…
This remains the most prevalent form of financial crime globally. It targets the direct access points to your money: your cards and your bank accounts.
- Skimming: Criminals use small devices called “skimmers” placed over ATM or point-of-sale card slots to capture the data from your card’s magnetic strip.
- Card-Not-Present (CNP) Fraud: This occurs during online shopping where a physical card isn’t required. Thieves use stolen card numbers, expiry dates, and CVV codes to make unauthorized purchases.
- Account Takeover (ATO): A hacker gains access to your online banking credentials (often through malware or phishing) and changes the contact details or passwords, locking you out while they drain your funds.