California: Undocumented Azerbaijani National Charged in $90 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Photo: Wikimedia Commons. | Image: Jihad Watch

A foreign national from Azerbaijan, Anar Rustamov, has been accused by U.S. authorities of orchestrating a massive healthcare fraud scheme involving fraudulent medical equipment claims worth over $90 million. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Rustamov allegedly used a company under his control to file thousands of false claims through the Medicare Advantage program, targeting federal healthcare funds.

A federal grand jury recently indicted the 38-year-old on charges of healthcare fraud, as confirmed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California. Rustamov, who previously resided in Sunnyvale, California, is also suspected of having entered the United States illegally.

Investigators allege that between October 2024 and June 2025, Rustamov operated a company named Dublin Helping Hand, which was used as a front to submit large volumes of fraudulent claims. These claims were reportedly filed on behalf of unsuspecting beneficiaries and included medical equipment such as blood glucose monitors and orthotic braces.

According to the indictment, the scheme sought reimbursements for equipment that was either never delivered, not medically necessary, or not prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider. Authorities believe the fraudulent operation was designed to exploit Medicare Advantage Organizations by generating illegitimate claims on a large scale.

The case highlights ongoing concerns over vulnerabilities in federal healthcare programs and the increasing sophistication of fraud schemes targeting them.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)