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Pediatrician, Nurse Face Fraud Charges

Macomb, IL – The Illinois Attorney General's office has filed 26 charges alleging fraud by a Macomb pediatrician and his nurse. Court papers say staffer Rebecca Neese kept the medical office open while Dr. Khaled Dabash was out of the country. They also say she treated patients without having the appropriate license. Court records show the offenses date back to 2003 and occurred over an 18-month period. The state also charged the pair with insurance and mail fraud, vendor fraud, aggravated fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud. Those charges involve what the state says are false claims filed with Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Health Alliance, and the Illinois Department of Public Aid.
Dr. Dabash and Neese are free after posting bond. Their next court date will be Aug. 7.