Fil-Am nurse charged for $906 million health care fraud (opens original article in a new tab)

A Filipino-American nurse was charged with orchestrating a $906 million healthcare fraud scheme targeting Medicare and TRICARE, using proceeds for luxury purchases and property investments.

• Marizel Cambri Yukee was indicted for leading a healthcare fraud scheme with over P51 billion in fraudulent claims
• Yukee and accomplices submitted $906 million in false reimbursement claims to Medicare and TRICARE
• Authorities seek forfeiture of properties and funds linked to the fraud
• Yukee used proceeds to buy luxury items and a beach resort in Cagayan