Skip to content

Houston man indicted in Medicare fraud through Pa. firm

A Nigerian national was arrested in Houston on Monday and charged with defrauding Medicare of $290,425 through a Trevose, Bucks County, medical supply company called Helping Hand Health Services.

A Nigerian national was arrested in Houston on Monday and charged with defrauding Medicare of $290,425 through a Trevose, Bucks County, medical supply company called Helping Hand Health Services.

Gregory Akarue, 46, of Houston, allegedly charged Medicare for power wheelchairs that were never purchased.

According to an indictment by the U.S. Attorney's office here in Philadelphia, Akarue, using fraudulently acquired physician identification numbers, was able to be reimbursed for the chairs.

Akarue's lawyer could not be reached for comment.    - Christopher K. Hepp