Harlingen couple sentenced in multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme

Oct 23, 2026 · Sourced to the U.S. Department of Justice

This case reached the sentenced stage in the Department of Justice's public record. Everything below reflects only what the government itself announced, and links to the original release.

The operators of a durable medical equipment company have been sentenced for defrauding Medicare

District

Southern Texas

Announced

Oct 23, 2026

Status

Sentenced

Defendants

Jeremiah Yzaguirre — age 47 · Harlingen, Texas · sentenced
Maria Luisa Yzaguirre — age 47 · Harlingen, Texas · sentenced

Charges

Medicare fraud scheme (durable medical equipment fraud)
Max: 110 months in prisonJeremiah Yzaguirre· pleaded guilty
Medicare fraud scheme (durable medical equipment fraud)
Max: 80 months in prisonMaria Luisa Yzaguirre· pleaded guilty

Financial actions

restitution: $9,248,976 — Restitution to Medicare ordered jointly against both defendants
restitution: $9,248,976 — Restitution to Medicare ordered jointly against both defendants
fine: $25,000 — Fine imposed
fine: $25,000 — Fine imposed

Investigating agencies

Federal Bureau of InvestigationDepartment of Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector GeneralTexas Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector GeneralTexas Attorney General - Medicaid Fraud Control UnitTexas Department of InsuranceU.S. Attorney's Office

Case details

Prosecuting office: Southern District of Texas
Judge: Fernando Rodriguez Jr., U.S. District Judge

CryptocurrencyDurable Medical Equipment (Dme) SchemeFederal Anti-Fraud InitiativesMedicare FraudMulti-Agency Law Enforcement CooperationRestitution And Financial Penalties

Primary source

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