Middletown Resident Pleads Guilty to Funneling Funds to Pakistan via Medicare Fraud
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What happened
Habroon Habib, a resident of Middletown, pleaded guilty to operating an unlawful money transmitting business. He funneled $425,000 to Pakistan as part of a Medicare Advantage fraud scheme. Habib faces up to five years in prison for the unlicensed operation.
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Why it matters
The scheme involved submitting fake claims to Medicare Advantage Organizations. This type of fraud contributes to the dwindling availability of Medicare Advantage plans for seniors. The transfer of illicit funds to Pakistan via an unlawful money transmitting business is the core of the transaction.
From newsroomamerica.com
Who's involved
- MiddletownLocation where the fraud scheme originated.
- PakistanDestination of the funneled funds.
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The entities involved
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Middletown
city in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia