Indian Brothers Convicted in $30 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Bhaskar and Arun Savani, two Indian-origin brothers, have been convicted in the US for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that defrauded the Medicaid program of over $30 million. Their criminal enterprise, known as the 'Savani Group,' involved multiple illegal activities, including visa fraud and healthcare fraud. The brothers face a combined prison sentence of up to 835 years, with sentencing set for July 2026. This case highlights significant issues surrounding immigration and healthcare fraud in the United States.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 13, 2026, 13:04 IST

Overview of the Conviction

Two brothers of Indian descent, Bhaskar and Arun Savani, have been found guilty in the United States for running a fraudulent operation that swindled over $30 million from the Medicaid program and exploited the H-1B visa system. The US Attorney’s Office reported that the Savani brothers, who operated a criminal organization referred to as the “Savani Group,” generated substantial profits through various fraudulent activities over several years. The duo, hailing from Pennsylvania, could face a staggering total of 835 years in prison.

Details of the Fraudulent Activities

The Savani brothers engaged in multiple illegal schemes, including visa fraud involving the submission of false H-1B visa applications, healthcare fraud aimed at the Medicaid program, money laundering, and tax evasion. Prosecutors revealed that their visa fraud scheme involved fraudulent applications to recruit foreign workers, primarily from India, who were coerced into returning portions of their earnings to the Savani Group.

After a trial, a jury convicted Bhaskar Savani, aged 60, and Arun Savani, aged 58, on various charges related to their racketeering conspiracy. Their accomplice, Aleksandra Radomiak, 48, was also found guilty.

Understanding the Scam

What is the scam about?

The Savani brothers established a sophisticated criminal enterprise that generated millions through various fraudulent schemes. Bhaskar Savani, a trained dentist, and Arun Savani, who managed the group's finances, orchestrated long-term schemes, including filing false H-1B visa applications with the US Department of Labor and US Citizenship and Immigration Services. This exploitation involved foreign nationals, mainly from India, who were forced to pay kickbacks to the Savani Group.

Additionally, they executed a healthcare fraud scheme to illegitimately acquire Medicaid contracts and falsely billed Medicaid using nominee business owners after their dental practices were removed from Medicaid insurance contracts. This led to a loss of over $30 million for Medicaid.

Moreover, a money laundering operation was uncovered, where the brothers concealed and transferred proceeds from healthcare fraud through a complex network of bank accounts belonging to Savani Group corporate entities. They also misrepresented business expenses and neglected to report taxable payroll, resulting in tax evasion on approximately $1.6 million of unreported personal income and $1.1 million of unreported employee income.

Furthermore, a mail fraud scheme and a conspiracy under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) were revealed, where they implanted prototype dental devices, labeled “Not For Human Use,” in patients without their knowledge or consent.

Bhaskar and Arun Savani face maximum sentences of 420 years and 415 years in prison, respectively, along with potential fines. Aleksandra Radomiak could receive a sentence of up to 40 years and fines. Sentencing is scheduled for July 2026.