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03/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/06/2026 14:08

Illinois Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Durable Medical Equipment Scheme

Illinois Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Durable Medical Equipment Scheme

BOSTON - A Geneva, Ill., man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for a fraud scheme to defraud Medicare of over $2 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary, not wanted by the Medicare beneficiaries and tainted by kickbacks. Kartik Bhatia, 36, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to two years in prison. In August 2025, Bhatia was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and one count of making false statements.

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Action Details

  • Date:March 6, 2026
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies
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