Alleged $30M fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say

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Federal authorities have dismantled a $30 million fraud scheme involving children's behavioral health services, according to officials. The conspiracy centered on billing for mental health and counseling treatments that were never actually delivered to young patients. The investigation represents a significant crackdown on fraud targeting vulnerable minors and the healthcare system meant to serve them. Details about the ring's operation, the number of children affected, and charges filed against those involved were announced as part of the takedown.