Though there has not been a federal news briefing on the matter, the New York Times reports FBI agents arrested people expected to face charges of racketeering, healthcare fraud, money laundering, insurance fraud and wire fraud. The alleged scheme took place over several years and allegedly involved billing private insurers for medically unnecessary treatments that stemmed from auto accident claims.
A news conference has been scheduled for later today to announce the charges.
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