Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack, alongside Acting U.S. Attorneys Michael P. Drescher of Vermont and Craig M. Wolff of Maine, announced a major enforcement action targeting health care fraud across New England. This initiative results from collaboration between the districts of New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and the New England Strike Force.
The New England Strike Force has charged six individuals with unrelated schemes that allegedly defrauded federal benefit programs, including NH Medicaid and Medicare, amounting to over $14 million. These charges are part of the Department of Justice’s 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown.
In New Hampshire, Erik Alonso was indicted on eight counts of health care fraud for submitting claims to NH Medicaid despite being barred from billing federally funded programs after a previous conviction in 2015. He is accused of exploiting a psychotherapy patient for personal tasks under the guise of therapy sessions.
Leo Anzivino Jr., in Massachusetts, faces charges related to a scheme involving fraudulent Medicare claims for durable medical equipment (DME). He allegedly acted as a straw owner for Advanced Medical Supply and laundered proceeds through bank transfers.
In Vermont, Manthan Rohit Shah was charged with misbranding prescription medication and international money laundering. His company in Mumbai allegedly shipped controlled substances using fake prescriptions to customers in the U.S., including an undercover agent in Vermont.
Evelyn Herrera was charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud involving $6.5 million in false Medicare claims for unnecessary medical equipment. She is accused of concealing funds by purchasing property abroad and transferring money to cryptocurrency wallets.
Donald Jani, based in India, faces charges related to submitting fraudulent DME claims using personal information from elderly residents in New England without legitimate medical orders.
In Maine, Joseph Dobie was charged with identity theft and false statements regarding Medicaid and SNAP benefits using stolen identities across multiple states.
Additionally, Operation Gold Rush involved nationwide efforts against transnational criminal organizations resulting in significant arrests and seizures totaling $10.6 billion in alleged fraud.
These actions are part of a broader strategy that led to charges against 324 defendants involved in schemes worth over $14.6 billion across the United States. The efforts involve various federal agencies utilizing data analytics and forensic accounting under DOJ Fraud Section Assistant Chief Kevin Lowell’s leadership.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
