Chicago – July 02, 2025
Two men from Naperville are among over 320 people charged in what federal authorities call the “largest national health care fraud enforcement action in Department of Justice history.” These actions are connected to fraudulent schemes across the country, with prosecutors claiming the losses could total over $14.6 billion.
During the operation, officials seized luxury cars and more than $245 million in cash and cryptocurrency. The 324 accused individuals face charges including filing fake insurance claims, illegally obtaining Medicare details, and money laundering.
In Illinois, the fraudulent activities involved over $1.8 billion in fake reimbursements. Sufyan Feroze, 34, and Minhaj Feroz Muhammad, 37, both from Naperville, are among 13 individuals charged in this case. The two are accused of submitting more than $72 million in false insurance claims to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Medicare through their company, FZ Medical Inc., also known as Next Labs Inc.
Andrew S. Boutros, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, stated, “We are proud to work with the Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies in this historic health care fraud crackdown in our district.” He added that such criminal actions harm the health care system and undermine trust between patients and their doctors, especially when health care professionals are involved.
