An Israeli citizen residing in Los Angeles, Oren David Shachar, has been charged with defrauding Medicare of approximately $27 million. Shachar, who owns a hospice care company, allegedly fabricated patient records using the personal information of deceased individuals. This information was reportedly obtained from an employee at a local mortuary. Prosecutors claim Shachar submitted false claims to Medicare for services never rendered, utilizing the stolen identities to create the appearance of legitimate patients. The scheme involved billing for hospice care provided to individuals who were already deceased. Shachar faces federal charges related to healthcare fraud and identity theft. The investigation is ongoing, and further details regarding the extent of the fraud are expected to emerge.