Capital Region trio allegedly stole $4.7M by billing for phony medical rides
Samantha Reed
Samantha Reed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
With a master's degree in Educational Policy from Syracuse University, Samantha has covered education issues for over five years at various local news outlets. Her work often delves into the intricate dynamics of local school districts, advocating for students and educators alike.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:27 PM · 1 min read
Three family members who owned Medicaid transportation companies are accused of stealing more than $4.7 million from New York by billing for rides that never happened and inflating other transportation claims, authorities said.Ismat Farhan of Slingerlands, his brother, Effat Rizwan of Schenectady, and Rizwan’s wife, Fouzia Rizwan, also of Schenectady, were arrested and charged with grand larceny.