Arizona Drops Charges in $2.5B Fraud

Arizona’s Attorney General just dropped charges against 42 people in a $2.5 billion healthcare fraud scheme that targeted vulnerable Indigenous communities, promising treatment but instead locking them in squalid sober homes while crooks lived lavishly on stolen Medicaid money. One key suspect, Thomas Heard, already admitted to swindling over $30 million from Native clients, funding luxury cars and goods meant for addiction care. This nationwide crackdown also includes charges of fraudulent billing, unlicensed practice, and even manslaughter — exposing a system where healthcare was weaponized. Despite budget cuts, AG Mayes vows to keep fighting, having already shut down 150 facilities and clearing the way for legitimate providers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44199c9b7637b38e