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Counselor Accused of $26 Million Tricare Fraud Spent on Cybertruck, Parties

Original: Mental Health Counselor's $26 Million Tricare Fraud Scheme Helped Buy $100K Cybertruck and Throw Lavish Parties

A mental health counselor is accused of defrauding Tricare, the US military health program, out of roughly $26 million. Federal prosecutors say the alleged scheme financed luxury spending, including a $100,000 Cybertruck and lavish parties. The case highlights concerns about billing fraud in mental health services billed to military health benefits, and the suspect now faces charges that could bring lengthy prison time.

Why now: The combination of large-scale fraud against a military health program and extravagant spending makes the case a striking new crime story.

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