Three individuals were convicted on Mar. 9 in Philadelphia for their roles in a racketeering conspiracy involving multiple fraud schemes, according to United States Attorney David Metcalf.
The convictions stem from a 42-count indictment filed in January 2023. Dr. Bhaskar Savani, Arun Savani, and Aleksandra Radomiak were found guilty of charges including racketeering, visa fraud, healthcare fraud, money laundering, tax fraud, and violating the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The defendants operated through the “Savani Group,” which prosecutors described as a complex criminal enterprise that generated millions of dollars through fraudulent activities.
Evidence presented at trial showed that Bhaskar and Arun Savani orchestrated schemes such as filing false H-1B visa applications to exploit foreign workers—mainly from India—who were then required to return wages and fees to the group. The group also engaged in healthcare fraud by obtaining Medicaid contracts under false pretenses and billing Medicaid using nominee business owners after their dental practices had been terminated from Medicaid insurance contracts. Prosecutors said these actions defrauded Medicaid of more than $30 million.
Other fraudulent activities included submitting false bills to Medicaid using another dentist’s National Provider Identifier while that dentist was outside the country or when services were performed by uncredentialed dentists. The group laundered proceeds through a network of corporate entities’ bank accounts and committed tax fraud by failing to report personal income and payroll taxes on over $2 million combined.
The case also involved implanting prototype dental devices labeled “Not For Human Use” into patients without their knowledge or consent. Sentencing is scheduled for July 2026; Bhaskar Savani faces up to 420 years in prison, Arun Savani up to 415 years, and Radomiak up to 40 years.
“This sprawling investigation and prosecution meant untangling a complex web of fraudulent billing practices and sham medical entities,” said U.S. Attorney Metcalf. “Our office worked with numerous state and federal partner agencies to unravel and prove the multiple healthcare fraud schemes at the heart of this operation. It’s gratifying to dismantle this crooked enterprise and hold those responsible to account. Fraud and abuse cost U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars a year and rob the healthcare system of vital resources.”
Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva said: “This significant prosecution exemplifies the commitment of the Department of Justice and its law enforcement partners to protect taxpayer-funded programs from fraudsters and corrupt healthcare professionals who seek their own personal enrichment by bilking government programs and then laundering their ill gotten gains.”
Wayne A. Jacobs, special agent in charge of FBI Philadelphia, said: “This conviction demonstrates the critical importance of partnerships across law enforcement agencies when confronting complex financial and organized criminal activity.”
Maureen Dixon from HHS-OIG stated: “Today’s verdict sends a clear message: those who corrupt the Medicaid program for personal gain—no matter how elaborate their schemes—will be held fully accountable.”
Special Agent Jenifer L. Piovesan (IRS Criminal Investigation) added: “These crimes do not just enrich wrongdoers, they drain vital public resources and erode trust in government programs.”
Eric McLoughlin (HSI Philadelphia), Anthony Tortora (DSS), Fernando McMillan (FDA Office of Criminal Investigations), and Anthony P. D’Esposito (Department of Labor OIG) each issued statements emphasizing ongoing efforts against similar crimes.
The investigation was conducted by several federal agencies including the FBI; Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General; IRS Criminal Investigations; Homeland Security Investigations; State Department Diplomatic Security Service; FDA Office of Criminal Investigations; Department of Labor Office of Inspector General; with prosecution led by Assistant United States Attorneys Anthony D. Scicchitano, Paul Shapiro, J. Andrew Jenemann, Kenneth P. Kaplan, and Chelsea R. Rooney.
