Two men from Queens, New York have been charged in connection with a $120 million scheme to defraud Medicare and Medicaid through adult day care centers and pharmacies, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The defendants allegedly operated multiple adult day care facilities and pharmacies that submitted fraudulent claims for services never rendered, medications never dispensed, and patients who either didn't exist or never attended the facilities.

The scheme reportedly ran for years, exploiting gaps in oversight of New York's expansive Medicaid program and Medicare's reimbursement systems.

If convicted, the defendants face decades in prison and mandatory restitution.

Credit: IRS Criminal Investigation