Two Men Indicted in $10M Chicago Medicare Fraud Scheme

Burhan Mirza and Kashif Iqbal accused of using nominee labs and DME suppliers to bill for nonexistent services

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Federal prosecutors have indicted 31-year-old Burhan Mirza and 48-year-old Kashif Iqbal for orchestrating a $10 million Medicare and private insurance fraud scheme through 2023 and 2024. The pair allegedly used nominee-owned laboratories and durable medical equipment providers to submit bogus claims for items and services that were never provided.

Why it matters

This case is part of a broader crackdown by the Justice Department and HHS-OIG on health care fraud, particularly involving durable medical equipment and diagnostic testing. The alleged conduct is seen as a theft from programs that serve seniors and people with disabilities.

The details

According to the indictment, Mirza directed the operations from Pakistan while Iqbal worked in Texas and helped send money overseas. The pair and several co-schemers used nominee-owned companies to pump out thousands of claims for lab tests and equipment that were never actually performed or delivered. Mirza allegedly obtained identifying information for beneficiaries and providers to support the fraudulent claims.

  • The alleged scheme took place from 2023 through 2024.
  • Three alleged co-schemers have already pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.

The players

Burhan Mirza

A 31-year-old man accused of orchestrating the $10 million Medicare and insurance fraud scheme from Pakistan.

Kashif Iqbal

A 48-year-old man accused of working in Texas and helping send money overseas as part of the alleged fraud scheme.

Mir Akbar Khan

One of three alleged co-schemers who has pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.

Fasiur Rahman Syed

One of three alleged co-schemers who has pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.

Navaid Rasheed

One of three alleged co-schemers who has pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on whether to allow Burhan Mirza and Kashif Iqbal out on bail at their upcoming arraignment.

The takeaway

This case highlights the Justice Department's ongoing crackdown on health care fraud, particularly involving durable medical equipment and diagnostic testing. It underscores the government's use of data analytics and transnational investigations to identify and prosecute these types of complex schemes.