Federal Jury Convicted Kevin Curry in $26M Fraud Scheme
A Texas man was found guilty of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar health care fraud targeting the TRICARE program.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Financial Crime
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A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted 64-year-old Kevin D. Curry of health care fraud, money laundering, and paying kickbacks. Curry used fabricated records and stolen medical credentials to bilk the military health insurance program TRICARE out of $17 million.
Why it matters
The conviction highlights the ongoing crackdown on schemes that exploit federal health programs for personal gain. Curry funneled millions into luxury items, including a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck, while using fraudulent billing practices at clinics in Texas and Florida.
A federal jury returned guilty verdicts on nine criminal counts against Kevin D. Curry. He now faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for each individual count.
The players
Kevin D. Curry
He is a 64-year-old businessman and the defendant convicted of operating a multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme.
TRICARE
This is the uniformed services health care program for active-duty servicemembers, retirees, and their families.
Department of Justice
This federal executive department is responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States.
The details
Curry operated mental health clinics across Texas and Florida, where he paid kickbacks to servicemembers and their families for unnecessary TMS therapy. He also directed employees to fabricate medical records and utilized doctors' credentials without their permission to secure payments from TRICARE.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: A federal jury convicted Kevin D. Curry in Fort Worth.
2007: The Health Care Fraud Strike Force began its operations.
April 7, 2026: The Department of Justice announced the National Fraud Enforcement Division.
Big Picture
The prosecution of Kevin D. Curry follows a pattern established by the Health Care Fraud Strike Force, which has charged over 6,200 defendants since 2007. This effort is part of a broader federal initiative that has uncovered more than $45 billion in total fraudulent billings.
This case underscores the vulnerabilities in military health insurance systems that can lead to higher costs for taxpayers and potential disruption in care for legitimate beneficiaries. Residents should remain vigilant regarding medical identity theft as investigators continue to address systemic billing fraud.
The takeaway
This case serves as a stark reminder of the massive resources federal agencies dedicate to identifying and prosecuting health care fraud. Protecting personal medical credentials and reporting suspicious billing activity remains critical for preventing large-scale exploitation of public programs.
Further reading
For more information on current federal enforcement efforts, see the Financial Crime section.
More information
View official Health Care Fraud Unit information regarding federal oversight and enforcement.
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