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Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas added to FBI most wanted fraudster list, accused of nearly $100M in healthcare fraud, genetic testing and kickback scheme
By KABC at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Emylee Thai of Houston, TX was added to an FBI most wanted list. She is accused of healthcare fraud through a medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickback scheme.
Key takeaway She is accused of healthcare fraud through a medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickback scheme.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The addition of Emylee Thai to the FBI's most wanted list for her alleged role in a nearly $100 million healthcare fraud scheme has implications for Los Angeles residents, many of whom rely on honest and trustworthy healthcare services. As a major hub for medical care and research, Los Angeles County is home to numerous hospitals, clinics, and testing facilities that could potentially be vulnerable to similar schemes. The fact that Thai's alleged scheme involved medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickbacks raises concerns about the potential for abuse in the city's own healthcare system. Local healthcare providers and patients should be vigilant about scrutinizing the necessity and legitimacy of medical tests and services, and law enforcement should be proactive in investigating any suspicious activity that may indicate similar fraud schemes are operating in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
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