2 men charged with health insurance fraud, 1 charged with impersonating a doctor

February 4, 2026 - 02:45

Two men are facing multiple fraud charges following an investigation into an East Hartford medical group. Authorities allege that a primary care physician knowingly employed an unlicensed individual who impersonated a doctor at the practice.

According to police, this arrangement led to the fraudulent billing of the state's Medicaid system. The investigation centers on Dr. Sultan Quraishi, who is accused of submitting over $3,000 in fraudulent health insurance claims to the state. The alleged scheme involved the non-licensed individual performing patient examinations and acting in a medical capacity without any legitimate credentials.

The charges highlight serious breaches of medical ethics and state law. Impersonating a licensed healthcare professional poses a direct risk to public safety, while fraudulent billing diverts critical resources from vital public health programs. The case underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat waste and abuse within government-funded healthcare systems. The accused parties are expected to face legal proceedings where the specific details of the allegations will be presented.