Former Loretto Hospital CFO Charged in $15M Embezzlement

Former Loretto Hospital CFO Anosh Ahmed, along with Heather Bergdahl and Sameer Suhail, has been indicted in a $15 million embezzlement scheme, facing charges of wire fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering. The trio allegedly orchestrated a scheme involving fake invoices and fraudulent payments to vendor companies, concealing their actions through various means, including opening bank accounts in legitimate vendors' names. This led to the embezzlement of funds and creation of false documents. The scandal unfolded amidst a federal investigation triggered by improper COVID-19 vaccinations administered at various locations linked to hospital executives, resulting in halting the hospital's vaccine supply and leadership changes. Arraignments in federal court in Chicago are pending, while the investigation continues.