Theft/Property — Chesapeake, VA — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center has been indicted on one count of health care fraud and one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Theft/Property
  • Location: Chesapeake, VA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-14
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Status: indicted

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The hospital was indicted in January 2025 on one count of health care fraud and one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States.
  • Federal prosecutors allege Chesapeake Regional officials were aware that Perwaiz was doing unnecessary surgeries and misclassifying procedures when seeking reimbursements from insurance providers.
  • Between 2010 and 2019, the hospital received $18.5 million from public and private benefit providers for procedures Perwaiz performed.
  • Chesapeake Regional has pleaded not guilty.
  • Perwaiz was convicted in November 2020 of 52 counts of health care fraud and false statements.