LA doctor, chiropractor indicted in $135M fraud scheme
Federal authorities have arrested an LA cardiothoracic surgeon and a chiropractor for allegedly running a $135 million Medicare fraud scheme. Officials say Dr. Hany Malek and his business partner Dr. Harold Tabaie lured patients with illegal kickbacks—like free groceries and gift cards—to perform dangerous, unnecessary leg surgeries that left victims in permanent pain.
Federal authorities have arrested an LA cardiothoracic surgeon and a chiropractor for allegedly running a $135 million Medicare fraud scheme. Officials say Dr. Hany Malek and his business partner Dr. Harold Tabaie lured patients with illegal kickbacks—like free groceries and gift cards—to perform dangerous, unnecessary leg surgeries that left victims in permanent pain.
LA doctor and chiropractor indicted in $135M unnecessary surgery fraud scheme
Dr. Hany Malek and Dr. Harold Tabaie face federal charges in a $135M Medicare scheme involving unnecessary arterial procedures at two LA clinics.
Dr. Hany Malek and Dr. Harold Tabaie face federal charges in a $135M Medicare scheme involving unnecessary arterial procedures at two LA clinics.
Multiple arrests made in healthcare fraud bust in Tarzana
FOX 11's Gigi Graciette speaks with Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli about the operation.
FOX 11's Gigi Graciette speaks with Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli about the operation.
2 teen girls arrested in alleged Corona High School revenge shooting plot
Authorities disrupted an alleged mass shooting plot at Corona High School, arresting two 15-year-old female students after digital communications were flagged by Meta and the FBI.
Authorities disrupted an alleged mass shooting plot at Corona High School, arresting two 15-year-old female students after digital communications were flagged by Meta and the FBI.
Students forced to evacuate after gun scare
Bell Gardens High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday after reports of a weapon on campus. Police detained a student and recovered one gun, while officials confirmed no shots were fired.
Bell Gardens High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday after reports of a weapon on campus. Police detained a student and recovered one gun, while officials confirmed no shots were fired.
New details released in Corona HS shooting plot
Authorities say Meta flagged internal messages between the teens after discovering they spent months researching past school shootings, mapping the campus, creating a hit list of students and staff, and looking for ways to illegally acquire firearms. Police believe the plot was driven by revenge.
Authorities say Meta flagged internal messages between the teens after discovering they spent months researching past school shootings, mapping the campus, creating a hit list of students and staff, and looking for ways to illegally acquire firearms. Police believe the plot was driven by revenge.
2 students charged in Corona High School murder plot
The teenagers, students at Corona and Norco High Schools, allegedly spent months researching school shootings and discussing methods to obtain weapons before Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and local detectives intervened, taking both into custody on charges of conspiracy to commit murder.
The teenagers, students at Corona and Norco High Schools, allegedly spent months researching school shootings and discussing methods to obtain weapons before Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and local detectives intervened, taking both into custody on charges of conspiracy to commit murder.
Bell Garden HS under lockdown over reported gun on campus
Bell Gardens police said on social media they were at the campus for an "investigation of a reported hand gun on campus." Officers confirmed that no shooting had occurred and all students were safe.
Bell Gardens police said on social media they were at the campus for an "investigation of a reported hand gun on campus." Officers confirmed that no shooting had occurred and all students were safe.
OC parents charged in fatal e-motorcycle crash that killed 13-year-old son
Orange County prosecutors have charged the parents of 13-year-old Benson Nguyen with child endangerment following his fatal e-motorcycle crash in Garden Grove.
Orange County prosecutors have charged the parents of 13-year-old Benson Nguyen with child endangerment following his fatal e-motorcycle crash in Garden Grove.
Bell Gardens HS student taken into custody
A student was taken into custody after reportedly bringing a gun to the Bell Gardens campus on Wednesday.
A student was taken into custody after reportedly bringing a gun to the Bell Gardens campus on Wednesday.
Bell Gardens HS student taken into custody following report of gun on campus
Bell Gardens High School was placed on lockdown following a report of an armed student on campus. Officials confirmed a shooting did not occur and students are safe.
Bell Gardens High School was placed on lockdown following a report of an armed student on campus. Officials confirmed a shooting did not occur and students are safe.
Students evacuated at Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens High School was placed on lockdown on Wednesday.
Bell Gardens High School was placed on lockdown on Wednesday.
Serial rapist Andrew Luster out of prison
Convicted serial rapist and cosmetics heir Andrew Luster has been released from state prison after serving 20 years of a sentence that was once 124 years.
Convicted serial rapist and cosmetics heir Andrew Luster has been released from state prison after serving 20 years of a sentence that was once 124 years.
One of 11 arrested in California voter fraud crackdown speaks out
Omar Muñoz, a lawful permanent resident, denies registering to vote or casting ballots despite facing federal charges.
Omar Muñoz, a lawful permanent resident, denies registering to vote or casting ballots despite facing federal charges.
Man arrested in California voter fraud bust
Omar Muñoz, one of the 11 people arrested in a federal voter fraud crackdown is speaking out, denying he registered to vote.
Omar Muñoz, one of the 11 people arrested in a federal voter fraud crackdown is speaking out, denying he registered to vote.
Erik von Detten, former Disney star, sued for alleged elder abuse, fraud
Former Disney star Erik von Detten is facing fraud and financial elder abuse allegations after a couple claims he persuaded them to invest more than $2.3 million in gold coins they say were substantially overpriced.
Former Disney star Erik von Detten is facing fraud and financial elder abuse allegations after a couple claims he persuaded them to invest more than $2.3 million in gold coins they say were substantially overpriced.
California man who claimed ICE took his missing wife charged with her murder
Sacramento County detectives arrested Gurinder Gill on murder charges after disproving his false ICE story and finding his missing wife Jasmine Gill's burned remains.
Sacramento County detectives arrested Gurinder Gill on murder charges after disproving his false ICE story and finding his missing wife Jasmine Gill's burned remains.
Serial rapist, Max Factor heir Andrew Luster released 20 years into 124-year sentence
Convicted serial rapist and cosmetics heir Andrew Luster has been released from prison after serving 20 years of a reduced sentence, triggering outrage from Glendora officials and local lawmakers.
Convicted serial rapist and cosmetics heir Andrew Luster has been released from prison after serving 20 years of a reduced sentence, triggering outrage from Glendora officials and local lawmakers.
D4vd's next hearing set for January 11
The 21-year-old singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, pleaded not guilty Aug. 31 to murder and other charges stemming from the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The 21-year-old singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, pleaded not guilty Aug. 31 to murder and other charges stemming from the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
WATCH: Driver towing vehicle crashes in Taco Bell drive-thru, drives off
A pickup truck in Wisconsin towed a car through a drive-thru, proving to not have been the greatest plan.
A pickup truck in Wisconsin towed a car through a drive-thru, proving to not have been the greatest plan.