US HHS OIG Enforcement

Illegal Alien Charged with Healthcare Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft

Amaurys Arias Arias, 44, a Dominican national unlawfully residing in Brockton, Massachusetts, was arrested and charged with one count of making false statements relating to health care matters and one count of aggravated identity theft. The defendant allegedly used the stolen identity of a U.S. citizen to obtain MassHealth benefits, falsely representing himself as a U.S. citizen in applications and sworn affidavits. Arias is alleged to have obtained tens of thousands of dollars in government healthcare benefits through the stolen identity, and also used the stolen identity in connection with prior arrests leading to convictions in the victim's name.

Former Pharmacy President Adam Brosius Sentenced to 24 Months for $33M Healthcare Fraud and Kickback Scheme

Adam Brosius, 61, of Delray Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 24 months in prison on April 1, 2026 for his role in a $33 million health care fraud and kickback scheme involving compounded medications. Brosius and co-conspirators used Main Avenue Pharmacy, a mail-order pharmacy with a Clifton, New Jersey storefront, to distribute medically unnecessary scar creams, pain creams, migraine medication, and vitamins from 2014 through 2016. Brosius served as the pharmacy's director of business development before becoming its president.