The FBI has added two international fugitives, Khalid Ahmed Satary and Emylee Thai, to its "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list as part of a sweeping federal and state effort that resulted in charges against 455 individuals accused of submitting more than $6.5 billion in fraudulent healthcare claims.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the additions Tuesday, stating that Satary and Thai were added to replace previously apprehended fraudsters. Both suspects have been fugitives since 2022. Satary is wanted for his alleged role in a genetic testing fraud scheme valued at approximately $547 million and is believed to be in the United Arab Emirates. Thai faces charges related to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, defrauding the U.S., and kickback schemes. Her laboratory allegedly billed Medicare around $142 million for genetic testing, of which approximately $95 million was collected. Officials believe Thai, who had been wearing an ankle monitor before fleeing, may be in Vietnam.
These additions come as part of the "2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown" initiative, described by Attorney General Todd Blanche as the most significant combined federal and state effort against healthcare fraud in history. The operation, which spanned 14 days across 45 states and territories, targeted individuals who allegedly used stolen funds for luxury purchases, including homes, vehicles, jewelry, and a hotel.
The administration is employing advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to detect and prevent fraudulent claims before funds are disbursed, moving away from previous "pay and chase" policies. Officials are urging the public to provide any information regarding Satary or Thai via tips.fbi.gov or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.