Nigerian Man Ezechukwu Ohaka Wanted for $3.1M Fraud

Ezechukwu Joshua Ohaka, born on 18 November 1968, is declared a federal fugitive by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) for healthcare fraud. Ohaka, also known as "Dr Joshua Ohaka," is accused of submitting fraudulent claims exceeding $3.1 million (approximately ₦4.8 billion) to Medicare through his Houston-based company, Luant & Odera, Inc.

The actual amount received from the fraudulent activities is reported to be around $1.08 million (approximately ₦1.67 billion). The claims involved billing for power wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and accessories that were either unnecessary or not delivered.

Additionally, patients involved lacked valid prescriptions or had not seen a doctor, violating Medicare standards. Ohaka allegedly misrepresented himself as a medical doctor to enhance the credibility of the claims and targeted Medicare beneficiaries affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

He is also accused of paying kickbacks to recruiters to bring in beneficiaries for bogus claims. Ohaka remains at large, and anyone with information about him is urged to contact the Fugitive Hotline at (888) 476-4453.