LA's top federal prosecutor makes staggering claim about scale of California fraud

California has been rocked by revelations of a significant Medi-Cal fraud scheme, as a top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles has brought attention to the staggering scale of deceit within the state. This comes following the apprehension of an individual accused of orchestrating a $270 million scam.

Bill Essayli, the First Assistant US Attorney for the Central District of California, spoke candidly on Fox News about the case, highlighting a lapse in the state’s oversight that allowed the fraud to occur. He detailed how this oversight failure provided the perfect opportunity for exploitation over a span of nearly a year.


Headshot of Paul Richard Randall.
Paul Randall, 66, admitted to orchestrating a massive billing scam.

Authorities say the scheme took off after Medi-Cal temporarily suspended its prior authorization requirement, a safeguard meant to ensure treatments are medically necessary before reimbursement.

Without it, Randall and his accomplices allegedly billed tens of millions of dollars each month unchecked.

Randall pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud committed while on release and has been in custody since June 2025. He faces up to 30 years in federal prison when he’s sentenced on August 3.

You May Also Like

Abdul El-Sayed confronted by Michigan student over Iran stance in tense exchange

Michigan Student Presses Abdul El-Sayed on Iran Stance in Tense Exchange

A University of Michigan student challenged Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed…
Parents accuse Oregon hospital of making them drive dead baby home to Seattle: lawsuit

Lawsuit: Oregon Hospital Made Parents Drive Their Dead Baby Home to Seattle

A Seattle couple has filed a lawsuit alleging that an Oregon hospital…
One of Atlanta's most wanted fugitives captured in Jacksonville three years after murder

Atlanta’s Most Wanted Murder Fugitive Caught in Jacksonville

Jonathan Soto, 43, is wanted in connection with the 2023 killing of…
Hasan Piker compares himself to Rush Limbaugh -- as he blames 'hysterical' Jews for legitimizing antisemitism

Hasan Piker Faces Backlash Over Rush Limbaugh, Jewish Remarks

Controversial far-left streamer Hasan Piker accused what he called “hysterical” pro-Israel Jews…
Hayden Panettiere's overdose shows fentanyl crisis 'doesn't discriminate,' Stanford psychiatrist says

Stanford Psychiatrist: Fentanyl Crisis ‘Doesn’t Discriminate’

Hayden Panettiere’s fatal overdose underscores a sobering reality: although the United States…
Shipwreck, apparent human remains found 7 years after fishing boat sank off Rhode Island

Shipwreck and Apparent Human Remains Found Seven Years After Rhode Island Fishing Boat Sinking

A commercial fishing vessel that disappeared off Rhode Island on New Year’s…
Angel mom says blue state DAs are putting illegal immigrant criminals before public safety

Angel mom says blue-state DAs put illegal immigrant criminals first

A Virginia mother is seeking to remove Fairfax County’s top prosecutor after…
I stripped down for a $499 health scan — was it worth it?

I Tried a $499 Full-Body Health Scan—Was It Worth It?

Dressed in nothing but my underwear, I stood before roughly a dozen…
Heroic NYC delivery worker honored for helping catch Manhattan stabber -- as he recounts lunatic's chilling words

NYC Delivery Worker Honored After Helping Catch Manhattan Stabbing Suspect, Recalls Chilling Words

See what brown can do for you. A Bronx UPS driver received…
Michigan nurse accused of breaking bones and bruising premature infant at children's hospital

Michigan Nurse Accused of Breaking Bones, Bruising Premature Infant

A nurse is accused of assaulting a premature 4-month-old girl at a…
Alleged peeping tom caught hiding in ceiling of college women's soccer locker room

Alleged Peeping Tom Found Hiding in College Women’s Soccer Locker Room

An Ohio man was arrested after allegedly hiding in the ceiling above…
Black former classmate of 'Palestinian Rachel Dolezal' claims race-faker cares more about 'personal gain' than activism

Former Classmate Says ‘Palestinian Rachel Dolezal’ Prioritized Personal Gain Over Activism

A former Black classmate at the University of Pennsylvania has accused Hannah…