Alleged $30M fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say

U.S. Luxury cars seized after alleged $30 million fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say By Laura Geller, Laura Geller National Investigative Producer Laura Geller is a multi-award-winning investigative journalist. She joined the CBS News Innovation Lab as a national investigative producer in September 2023. Read Full Bio Laura Geller, Alex Sundby Alex Sundby Senior Editor Alex Sundby is a senior editor at CBSNews.com. In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest. Read Full Bio Alex Sundby June 4, 2026 / 11:27 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced at a news conference in Ohio on Thursday.All four defendants involved in the case turned themselves in to authorities this week, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS NewsAs part of the investigation, 14 vehicles were seized, including a Maserati, a Mercedes, a Bentley and a McLaren, according to the source.The defendants are alleged to have offered therapeutic behavioral services and psychotherapy to young adults and children who were attending summer camps, church groups and recreational programs, according to the source.The alleged ringleaders diagnosed every single recipient with a behavioral adjustment disorder, which allowed them to profit off the vulnerable children, according to the source. But no assessment testing was ever done, the behavioral services never occurred, and the kids never got any care.Participants were required to complete "intake packets" and provide their Medicaid recipient number, which are required to bill for the services, according to the source.A medical assessment was also required, but, according to the source...