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Houston doctor charged in $20 million COVID-19 fraud case, federal officials say Headline from CW 39 Houston
A Houston-area doctor is accused of participating in a COVID-19 fraud scheme that bilked over $20 million from the federal government.
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ABC 13 Houston
Houston family doctor arrested, indicted in connection with over $20 million Medicare fraud, FBI says ↗ (opens ABC 13 Houston) Published Oct 5, 2026
ABC 13 Houston's feed description According to the FBI Houston office, the millions in fraudulent claims linked to the doctor were related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fox26 Houston
Houston family doctor arrested by FBI Houston, indicted for fraudulent COVID-19-related Medicare claims ↗ (opens Fox26 Houston) Published Oct 6, 2026
Fox26 Houston's feed description A Houston family doctor has been arrested by FBI Houston, officials said. According to FBI Houston on X, Dr. Joseph Montes was arrested after being federally indicted in connection to more than $20 million in fraudulent COVID-19-related Medicare claims.
CW 39 Houston
Houston doctor charged in $20 million COVID-19 fraud case, federal officials say ↗ (opens CW 39 Houston) Published Oct 6, 2026
CW 39 Houston's feed description A Houston-area doctor is accused of participating in a COVID-19 fraud scheme that bilked over $20 million from the federal government.
