Indictment Details
Federal authorities have indicted former Loretto Hospital executive Anosh Ahmed on multiple charges for allegedly embezzling $15 million from the healthcare facility. The indictment, filed last week, includes eight counts of wire fraud, four counts of embezzlement, 11 counts of aiding and abetting embezzlement, and three counts of money laundering.
Background on the Accused
Ahmed served as the chief financial officer and CEO of Loretto Hospital until his resignation in 2021 amid a controversy over the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. This controversy is separate from the federal indictment.
Criminal charges have also been filed against Sameer Suhail, a Chicago resident who owns a medical supply company, and Heather Bergdahl, the hospital’s former chief transformation officer. Both Ahmed and Bergdahl are from Houston.
Allegations of Embezzlement Scheme
The indictment alleges that Ahmed, Bergdahl, and Suhail were involved in a scheme from 2018 to 2022 to siphon money from the hospital. They reportedly requested payments from the hospital to vendors for goods and services that were never provided. The funds were then funneled through a computerized system to accounts they controlled, according to authorities.
Specific Charges
Suhail faces six counts of wire fraud, six counts of aiding and abetting embezzlement, and two counts of money laundering. Bergdahl, previously charged with embezzlement in May, now faces 14 counts of wire fraud, 21 counts of embezzlement, and one count of money laundering.
