455 people charged in alleged $6.5B healthcare 'fraud schemes'

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 455 people across 45 states accused of participating in "healthcare fraud schemes" involving more than $6.5 billion in false claims. "This is just the beginning," Acting U.S. District Attorney Todd Blanche said during a news conference on Tuesday. MORE: https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/45... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook:   / 7newsdc   7News on Twitter:   / 7newsdc   7News on Instagram:   / 7newsdc   Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube:    / @7newsdc   Daily News Playlist:    • WJLA Washington, DC - Daily News   For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]