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10/09/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Maryland Man Facing Federal Indictment for Role in COVID-19 Healthcare Fraud Scheme Totaling More Than $100M
Maryland Man Facing Federal Indictment for Role in COVID-19 Healthcare Fraud Scheme Totaling More Than $100M
Greenbelt, Maryland - A federal grand jury indicted a Maryland man, today, in connection with a COVID-19 healthcare fraud scam. Marc Aaron Potash, 57, of Rockville, is charged with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and seven counts of healthcare fraud. The charges stem from Potash submitting false and fraudulent claims to Medicare, Medicaid, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), and other insurers for at-home, self-administered COVID-19 tests. Potash is also charged with five counts of conducting transactions in criminally derived proceeds. This prosecution is part of the Trump Administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.
Action Details
- Date:Oct. 9, 2026, 9:03 p.m.
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland
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Enforcement Types:
- COVID-19,
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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