Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
A Canton, Massachusetts man has been charged in connection with a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $4 million. Krishna Gidwani, 55, faces one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and has agreed to plead guilty. The plea hearing is set for July 30, 2025.
The Department of Justice's 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown includes this case as part of a broader effort against fraudulent activities in the healthcare sector. Gidwani allegedly collaborated with Raju Sharma and others to operate a durable medical equipment (DME) company that submitted unnecessary claims to Medicare. Sharma has also agreed to plead guilty, with his plea hearing scheduled for July 8, 2025.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley commented on the charges: "Mr. Gidwani is accused of manipulating Medicare to enrich himself – misusing the names of unwitting doctors to push unwanted and unnecessary medical equipment onto elderly patients." She emphasized the impact of such fraud on public trust and costs.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi highlighted the significance of the takedown: "This record-setting Health Care Fraud Takedown delivers justice to criminal actors who prey upon our most vulnerable citizens and steal from hardworking American taxpayers."
HHS-OIG Acting Inspector General Juliet T. Hodgkins stated: "Individuals who attempt to steal from the federal health care system and put vulnerable patients at risk will be held accountable."
FBI Special Agent in Charge Ted E. Docks noted: "Health care fraud affects everyone... FBI Boston will continue to work with our law enforcement and private sector partners."
The takedown involved charges against 324 defendants for alleged participation in schemes involving over $14.6 billion in intended loss and illegal drug diversion. Assets worth over $245 million have been seized.
U.S. Attorneys’ Offices across multiple districts are prosecuting these cases with assistance from various state Attorney Generals' Offices.
The details provided are allegations, and Gidwani is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
