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Law enforcement investigations in New York and New Jersey

Overview

Law enforcement agencies in the New York and New Jersey area have conducted several investigations into illegal activities.

In New Jersey, authorities searched Waterfall Therapy in Mays Landing, recovering approximately $10,000 in cash. Jianhong Li, 54, was arrested and charged with promoting prostitution following the search.

In Suffolk County, New York, James Seccadanari was arrested and charged with felony third-degree promoting prostitution. Prosecutors allege he recruited women for commercial sex work through sexual classified advertisements. The MacArthur Inn, where the alleged activity took place, had previously closed due to code violations.

On October 20, 2026, federal and state agencies conducted coordinated raids on more than 100 adult daycare providers across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island as part of a Medicaid fraud investigation. The probe targets suspected money laundering, illegal kickbacks, and improper billing, including claims for services never provided or for deceased individuals. In Staten Island, two operators from SI Day Care Center, Inc. were arrested and charged with 457 counts for allegedly bilking Medicaid of $530,000.

In response, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has directed the Department of Health to consider ending the state’s $500 million Medicaid social adult day care benefit to address waste and abuse. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a compliance warning, noting that New York’s per capita spending for adult daycare is 40% to 60% higher than the national average.

Entities

Mehmet Oz · New York State Department of Health · Jianhong Li · MacArthur Inn · Federal Bureau of Investigation

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 20 SOURCES] Federal and state law enforcement raided more than 100 adult daycare providers in New York on Tuesday. matzav.com · www.newsday.com · www.singtaousa.com · www.stl.news · www.ntd.com · +15 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The investigation targets Medicaid fraud involving money laundering, kickbacks, and improper billing. www.singtaousa.com · pulptastic.com · world-today-journal.com · matzav.com · www.newsday.com · +7 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Raids took place in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. www.singtaousa.com · world-today-journal.com · www.newsday.com · www.nycriminallawyers.com · pulptastic.com · +6 more
[● 5 SOURCES] There are more than 400 adult daycare programs serving 45,000 Medicaid members in New York state. world-today-journal.com · www.newsday.com · www.ntd.com · uticaphoenix.net · www.zerohedge.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Dr. Mehmet Oz visited senior care centers in Flushing, Queens, to investigate suspicious billing practices. internewscast.com · vinnews.com · www.epochtimes.com · abc7ny.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Governor Hochul directed the Department of Health to consider ending the state's Medicaid social adult day care benefit. www.zerohedge.com · www.ntd.com · uticaphoenix.net
[● 2 SOURCES] New York facilities accounted for 17% of the $3.35 billion in national Medicaid adult daycare payments in 2024. www.singtaousa.com · world-today-journal.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Two Staten Island operators were arrested and charged with 457 counts for allegedly bilking Medicaid of $530,000. nypost.com · offthepress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Per capita Medicaid spending for adult daycare in New York is 40% to 60% higher than the national average. www.singtaousa.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dr. Mehmet Oz suggested a ‘Chinese mafia’ could be involved in the suspected Medicaid fraud. internewscast.com

Timeline

4 days ago

[CRIME] 21 sources
New York adult daycare centers raided in massive Medicaid fraud probe
Federal and state authorities raided over 100 adult daycare centers in NYC as part of a sweeping Medicaid fraud investigation into kickbacks and improper billing.
5 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Law enforcement officials arrest individuals in separate prostitution investigations
Authorities in New Jersey and New York have arrested individuals in separate cases involving the promotion of prostitution at a massage therapy business and a former motel.

Sources

abc7ny.com · backyardgardenlover.com · bkreader.com · cbsnews.com · dailycaller.com · epochtimes.com · freerepublic.com · internewscast.com · justthenews.com · matzav.com · newsday.com · ntd.com · nycriminallawyers.com · nypost.com · offthepress.com · pulptastic.com · singtaousa.com · smartmusic.com · thelibertydaily.com · uticaphoenix.net · vinnews.com · world-today-journal.com

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