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FBI arrests man in $3.7B 'Medicare scam,' Houston seniors impacted

Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mycah Hatfield, as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) · July 11, 2026 · 1 min read

A significant Medicare scam has been uncovered, with the FBI making an arrest in a case involving $3.7 billion. The scam has had an impact on seniors in the Houston area.

The FBI considers this to be one of the largest Medicare scams in history. An investigation by 13 Investigates has found a connection to the Houston area, which includes Pearland.

Further details on the scam and the arrest are available from the source, ABC13 Houston.

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For the complete original report, visit ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC). Have a tip or correction? Contact the editor.

Category: safety · Published: July 11, 2026 · Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Pearland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Mycah Hatfield, as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC)
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Source published	Jul 11, 2026
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FBI arrests man in $3.7B 'Medicare scam,' Houston seniors impacted

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