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Medicaid Fraud in Flushing Exposed | Venice Beach News
Independent journalist Nick Shirley blew the whistle on a massive Medicaid fraud ring in Flushing, Queens, where adult daycares and pharmacies allegedly collude to bill the government for services they never deliver—then pay seniors cash kickbacks to sign up and recruit others. Shirley estimates over $190 million lost in just this scheme, with organized crime groups reportedly involved. Dr. Mehmet Oz has confronted operators on the ground, calling Flushing the “epicenter” of the problem, as these facilities rake in $2.1 billion annually. Similar fraud was prosecuted in 2026, involving $120…
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