Hasan “Lucas” Seyhun, the Chief Operating Officer of New York-based Fast Lab Technologies, LLC, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. He was involved in a nationwide scheme that billed government-backed healthcare programs for over $500 million in fake COVID-19 tests.
Fast Lab offered "no cost" COVID-19 tests during the pandemic, which were ordered online.
The company used customer insurance information to submit fraudulent claims for services that were never provided, such as observed antigen tests, collected saliva samples, and conducted PCR tests.
Seyhun admitted to conspiring with Fast Lab's CEO and Medical Director.
He orchestrated the submission of millions of dollars in fraudulent claims, resulting in at least $35 million in illicit payments.
Seyhun agreed to a forfeiture money judgment of over $4.3 million, representing his personal gains from the scheme.
Government officials from various agencies, including the Department of Justice, FBI, IRS, and Department of Labor, commented on the importance of holding fraudsters accountable and safeguarding healthcare funds.
The article also mentions the establishment of the National Fraud Enforcement Division to investigate and prosecute fraud against Americans.
The guilty plea of Hasan Seyhun marks a significant step in holding individuals accountable for exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic for personal financial gain. Law enforcement agencies emphasized their commitment to pursuing such fraudsters and protecting taxpayer-funded programs.
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