FBI Apprehends Notorious Fugitive in $547 Million Medicare Fraud Case
· Texas Border Business
Khalid Satary, a 54-year-old foreign national, was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport for his role in a $547 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary genetic testing. Charged in 2019, Satary allegedly operated diagnostic labs that billed Medicare for expensive tests, using deceptive marketing and illegal kickbacks. He had been on the run since 2022, fleeing the country after failing to appear in court. His apprehension on July 20, 2026, followed a coordinated effort by the FBI and other agencies. Satary faces multiple charges, including health care fraud and conspiracy, with potential prison sentences totaling up to 20 years.
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