FRISCO, Texas — Two Frisco residents are among 13 North Texas defendants charged in a massive nationwide healthcare fraud takedown, federal prosecutors announced this week.
The coordinated operation, led by the U.S. Department of Justice, resulted in charges against more than 450 defendants across 56 federal districts and 45 states. The alleged fraud schemes collectively sought more than $6.5 billion from taxpayer-funded healthcare programs, with the North Texas cases alone accounting for over $360 million in fraudulent claims.
Kevin Darnell Curry, 63, of Frisco, was indicted on charges of healthcare fraud, illegal kickbacks, and money laundering. Prosecutors allege Curry operated clinics in Plano and Fort Worth that defrauded TRICARE, the military's health insurance program, by billing for transcranial magnetic stimulation treatments that were either never provided or medically unnecessary. Court documents state Curry used the proceeds to purchase a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck, luxury furniture, and fund casino outings. The scheme submitted approximately $26.9 million in claims, with more than $17 million paid out.
Michael Ly, 52, also of Frisco, was charged by superseding indictment with conspiracy to violate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. Ly allegedly conspired with three others to bill Medicare for COVID-19 test kits sent to beneficiaries who never requested them — in some cases, to people who were deceased. The scheme resulted in more than $73 million in fraudulent claims submitted to Medicare.
"Today's announcement sends a message that no quarter will be given to fraudsters and those who prey on vulnerable members of our community in the Northern District of Texas," said U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould. FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Joseph Rothrock added that the bureau "will continue to identify and investigate individuals responsible for defrauding government programs, costing taxpayers tens of billions of dollars annually."
