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Indian National Sentenced to 2 Years for $1.17 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Fake COVID-19 Tests
Dec 03, 2025 10:35 am CST
An Indian citizen, Mohammed Asif, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison and ordered to pay $1.17 million in restitution for orchestrating a Medicare fraud scheme through his Washington-based laboratory. Asif pleaded guilty to billing Medicare for COVID-19 and respiratory tests that were never ordered or performed, resulting in over 200 complaints from beneficiaries and healthcare providers.
Trump Signs Epstein Files Transparency Act: What This Means for America's Biggest Sex Scandal Investigation
Nov 20, 2025 10:26 am CST
President Trump has signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring the Department of Justice to release all documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. This bipartisan legislation passed with overwhelming support in Congress and prohibits withholding information due to reputational concerns. The release could reveal connections between Epstein and powerful figures across political lines, potentially including Trump himself who was a longtime associate of the wealthy financier.