MFA commented on the billion-dollar scam case in the USA involving Kazakhstanis
Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has commented on the situation involving Kazakh citizens implicated in a case concerning Medicare and Medigap insurance fraud totaling over $1 billion in the United States.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement
In response to our inquiry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan stated that U.S. law enforcement agencies are still conducting procedural actions regarding Kazakh citizens in the United States. The case involves potential violations in the field of medical insurance and the provision of medical services.
"Given that the investigation and legal proceedings are ongoing, and in accordance with U.S. legal requirements, the American side is not disclosing details of the investigation, including case files, information on procedural measures, or other information that could impact the course of the proceedings," the ministry specified.
The Ministry emphasizes that it is too early to provide assessments, including regarding potential procedural decisions, until all proceedings are completed and court rulings are issued.
At the same time, the ministry noted that the Consulate General of Kazakhstan in New York is maintaining contact with the American side regarding this case and is monitoring the development of the situation:
"We also report that matters regarding the potential transfer of convicted persons, should the court issue a guilty verdict and it enters into legal force, will be considered strictly within the framework of applicable international legal mechanisms and the national legislation of the respective states."
What happened
As previously reported, two Kazakh citizens in Chicago were indicted for their participation in multi-level fraud schemes targeting American medical insurance programs, specifically Medicare and Medigap.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the case involves fictitious claims for medical equipment and diagnostic services totaling more than $1 billion. In one indictment, Kazakh citizen A. A. is charged with conspiracy to launder money obtained through Medicare fraud.
In a second case, federal prosecutors have charged T. S., a Kazakh national residing in the Chicago area. He is accused of conspiracy to launder money through a program related to medical insurance.