Posted on: October 22, 2026 07:00 AM

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Federal agents searching New York city locations amid medicaid fraud investigation

There are suspicions that a number of enterprises are engaged in Medicaid fraud, and federal authorities are looking into them.

On Tuesday, investigators seemed to be at the Happy Adult Day Care Center on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Borough Park, Brooklyn.

According to authorities, the elderly care facilities overcharged for services, significantly exaggerated the number of clients they served, and engaged in kickbacks.

According to officials, the project was a joint effort between the federal and state governments.

The following statement was made by the FBI:

In connection with ongoing federal investigations, "FBI New York and several other law enforcement agencies are conducting law enforcement action in the Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and other areas of New York City."

Despite disagreements between President Donald Trump and Gov. Kathy Hochul on other topics, the two administrations are working together to investigate what officials have called multibillion-dollar taxpayer frauds.

Hochul declared that "every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar that ought to be used to help New Yorkers access the care and services they so desperately need."

Trump revealed a new incentive plan for fraud tips, stating that whistleblowers would receive 1% of the stolen amount.

Trump declared that a "1% commission" would be "fantastic" if anyone reported someone, adding that "trillions of dollars are stolen in this country."

YouTube journalist Nick Shirley, who was in the Oval Office and has assisted in launching investigations in Minnesota and New York, is among those qualified for the prize.

Shirley claimed that by revealing fraud, you contribute to America's preservation.

The plan was also promoted by JD Vance, the Vice President.

"You get to share in the rewards of what the president has accomplished if you want to support us in stopping," Vance stated.

According to officials, two arrests were made on Staten Island during Tuesday's operations, even though the primary goal was to gather proof from places like a Flushing senior center.

Including an indictment involving what authorities refer to as a multimillion dollar scam, the district attorney in that area is anticipated to make additional information public on Wednesday.