Six Charged in South Portland MaineCare Fraud Scheme
Six individuals associated with a South Portland personal care agency have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. Federal prosecutors allege the group defrauded MaineCare by billing for in-home services that were never provided to a single client between 2020 and August 2026. The scheme involved falsifying records through the Electronic Visit Verification system, resulting in over $600,000 in improper payments. Defendants face up to 10 years in prison and significant fines if convicted.