FBI Director Kash Patel announced Tuesday the agency is adding two international fugitives to its recently launched "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, as federal authorities unveiled a historic crackdown on healthcare fraud that led to charges against 455 suspects for more than $6.5 billion in false claims.Patel revealed the two new additions, Khalid Ahmed Satary and Emylee Thai, during a joint news conference detailing the "2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown" initiative.The pair, who have both been on the run since 2022, were added to replace two previously captured fraudsters.FBI LAUNCHES 'MOST WANTED FRAUDSTERS' LIST AS DOJ CHARGES OHIO DEFENDANTS IN $30M MEDICAID SCHEME FOR KIDSFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel (C) speaks at a news conference at the at the Robert F.Kennedy Department of Justice building on June 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Department of Justice and Health and Human Service officials held the news conference to discuss recent crackdowns against fraud pertaining to healthcare.(Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)The new "most wanted" targets include Khalid Ahmed Satary, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in a staggering $547 million healthcare fraud conspiracy tied to a genetic testing scheme. The FBI said Satary is believed to be hiding in the United Arab Emirates.The second wanted suspect, Emylee Thai, faces charges for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, defrauding the U.S., and paying and receiving kickbacks.Khalid Ahmed Satary is wanted for his alleged involvement in a $547 million healthcare fraud conspiracy.
(@FBIDirectorKash via X)MINNESOTA MAN MARKS FBI'S FIRST ARREST FROM DOJ'S 'MOST WANTED FRAUDSTERS' LISTThai’s laboratory allegedly billed Medicare roughly $142 million for genetic testing, successfully pocketing about $95 million on those claims, according to the FBI. Officials said Thai had previously been wearing an ankle monitor but fled, and may be hiding in Vietnam."The American people and the worl...