# Medicare Fraud Mastermind Captured | New Orleans News

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-07-21T22:33:39+00:00
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Khalid Ahmed Satary, the mastermind behind a $547 million Medicare fraud scheme, has been captured overseas after nearly four years on the run. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated a sophisticated operation involving illegal kickbacks, fraudulent genetic testing, and abuse of telemedicine to bilk Medicare out of hundreds of millions. Three key labs in Oklahoma, Georgia, and Louisiana were central to the scheme, submitting bogus claims—though Medicare paid out only $134 million. Despite being released on bond with a healthcare work ban, Satary allegedly expanded the fraud, prompting a federal warrant and a $150,000 FBI reward. Now back in the U.S., he faces justice for exploiting America’s healthcare system—and exposing how far some will go to evade accountability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1ebdb3b47434f222

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