FBI Targets Eight “Most Wanted” Fraudsters In $1.255 Billion Scheme

The Federal Bureau of Investigation released a list on Thursday of eight individuals it calls “Most Wanted Fraudsters,” alleging they were involved in financial crimes that together exceed $1,255,000,000.

The suspects—six men and two women—include Herbert Kimble, who is said to have committed healthcare fraud amounting to $1,200,000,000.

Michael Lizaso Marasigan is wanted for conspiracy to run an illegal gambling operation, with alleged proceeds of $34,000,000; Elaine Angene Escoe is charged with wire fraud and money laundering, involving $32,000,000.

Other names on the list are Christopher Burns, accused of mail fraud totaling $10,000,000; Rodney Dean Allen, charged with wire fraud for $7,300,000; and Said Abdullahi Ereg, accused of wire fraud and money laundering for $4,200,000.

John Michael Dimitrion and Julieanne Baldueza Dimitrion are both sought for mortgage fraud, each alleged to have defrauded $1,300,000. All of the offenses are said to have occurred between 2005 and 2021.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the announcement launches Vice President JD Vance’s “historic initiative” of the “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list.

Patel noted that the bulletin highlights individuals who allegedly stole millions of taxpayer dollars and that federal agencies are using their full resources to bring the fraudsters to justice.

He thanked interagency partners, VP Vance for leading the task force, and President Donald Trump for “showing America that fraud won’t be tolerated in this country any longer.”