RIVERSIDE – (INT) – A massive case of insurance fraud spearheaded by a chiropractor has ensnared seven defendants named in a pair of indictments.

Riverside County prosecutors allege that $98 million was fraudulently billed to 18 insurance companies. More than $12 million was actually paid out.

The charges stem from a workers’ compensation medical ‘mill’ that corrupted the workers’ compensation system, according to a statement from District Attorney Mike Hestrin.

Those facing arraignment Tuesday are:

Chiropractor Peyman Heidary
Attorney Cary Abramowitz,
Ana Solis of Rancho Cucamonga
Gladys Ross of Simi Valley
Chiropractor Touba Pakdel-Nabati of Costa Mesa
Dr. Quynam Nguyen of Orange
Jason Yang, of Pasadena

The indictments by the Riverside County Grand Jury were announced Monday following a joint investigation by the Riverside County DA’s office and the California Department of Insurance.

Story Date: June 10, 2016