Health Care Fraud Charges Against Foreign National

A foreign individual is facing serious charges for allegedly running a large-scale health care fraud operation in the United States.

Anar Rustamov, 38, originally from Azerbaijan and previously residing in Sunnyvale, California, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday. He is accused of submitting $90 million worth of fraudulent claims related to medical devices.

In a statement, a representative from the Ministry of Justice described the operation as a “massive fraud targeting federal health care funds distributed through the Medicare Advantage program.” It’s worth noting that Rustamov is suspected of entering the U.S. without legal permission.

According to the indictment, Rustamov allegedly executed the fraud through a company he established. Between October 2024 and June 2025, he supposedly filed thousands of false claims to Medicare Advantage organizations, which provide Medicare Part C benefits. These claims were apparently submitted on behalf of individuals who were unaware of the fraudulent nature of the devices, which included items like blood glucose meters and orthotic devices.

Court documents reveal that he engaged a company to help incorporate a business in California during 2024. However, the rented office space was said to be more of a façade for receiving mail rather than a legitimate medical equipment provider’s location.

Rustamov reportedly sought over $90 million in reimbursements for equipment that was either never provided to patients or not needed, and that health providers hadn’t authorized.

Further details indicate that Rustamov may have received around $648,000 from Medicare Part C insurance companies.

As of a recent statement from the Justice Department, Rustamov is still at large. Each of the 14 charges he faces, which include medical fraud, aiding and abetting, and laundering of financial instruments, carries potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $250,000.

U.S. Attorney Craig Misakian emphasized that the administration’s campaign against fraud aims to combat crimes like this. “Rustamov’s actions effectively targeted nearly $100 million intended for individuals genuinely needing health care services,” Misakian noted.

He also added a warning to those considering exploiting such programs for financial gain, reaffirming the commitment to identifying and prosecuting such fraudulent activities.