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Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the charges and the alleged schemes are available from the source, KVIA ABC-7, which reported on the Justice Department's announcement.
The Trump administration has taken action against individuals allegedly involved in healthcare fraud and opioid abuse schemes. A total of 455 people have been charged, including medical professionals. The charges are part of a broader effort to combat fraud.
Those accused include 90 doctors and other medical workers. Further details on the charges and the alleged schemes are available from the source, KVIA ABC-7, which reported on the Justice Department's announcement.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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