Federal jury convicts H‑1B fraud ring
A federal jury convicted three people in a decade‑long H‑1B fraud scheme that used fake visa applications and was tied to over $32 million in Medicaid fraud — part of a broader national crackdown on H‑1B fraud. The verdict underscores aggressive enforcement risks for employers and placement agents. (x.com)
A federal jury found Bhaskar Savani, Arun Savani, and Aleksandra “Ola” Radomiak guilty at trial on March 9, 2026 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. (justice.gov) The defendants were prosecuted on a 42‑count indictment that included racketeering, visa fraud, health‑care fraud, money‑laundering, tax fraud, wire and mail fraud, and violations of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (justice.gov) Prosecutors said the Savani Group filed false H‑1B petitions and solicited salary kickbacks from a predominantly Indian workforce that was made dependent on the enterprise. (justice.gov) The scheme used nominee‑owned dental practices to submit Medicaid claims, and prosecutors proved more than $32 million in Pennsylvania Medicaid losses. (oig.hhs.gov) Trial evidence and charging documents alleged the group implanted unapproved dental devices, laundered proceeds through corporate accounts, and obstructed a grand jury investigation. (justice.gov) Sentencing hearings are scheduled for July 2026: Bhaskar Savani on July 8, Arun Savani on July 9, and Aleksandra Radomiak on July 14. (irs.gov) The convictions stem from a 42‑count indictment returned in January 2023 and were announced by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf’s office following a multi‑agency investigation. (justice.gov)
