PHILADELPHIA — In what federal prosecutors are calling the dismantling of a “complex criminal enterprise,” two prominent Indian-origin brothers from Pennsylvania have been convicted for a decade-long racketeering conspiracy. Dr. Bhaskar Savani (60) and Arun Savani (58) were found guilty on March 9, 2026, following a high-profile trial that exposed systematic fraud within the U.S. healthcare, immigration, and tax systems.
The brothers, who once operated a sprawling network of nearly 50 dental practices known as the Savani Group, now face statutory maximum sentences that effectively amount to life imprisonment: 420 years for Bhaskar and 415 years for Arun.
1. The Medicaid Fraud: A $32 Million Grift
The core of the “Savani Group” enterprise involved a massive scheme to siphon taxpayer funds from Medicaid, the state-federal program for low-income patients.
- The Loophole: After several Savani practices were terminated from Medicaid contracts for prior violations, the brothers used “nominee” owners to fraudulently obtain new contracts.
- Ghost Billing: Prosecutors proved the group billed for procedures performed by uncredentialed dentists and used the National Provider Identifier (NPI) of a dentist who was physically outside the U.S. at the time of the alleged treatments.
- Total Losses: Authorities estimate the enterprise defrauded Medicaid of over $32 million.
2. Exploiting the H-1B Program
The brothers were also convicted of running a “kickback” scheme involving foreign workers, primarily from India.
- False Filings: The Savani Group filed fraudulent H-1B visa applications to recruit workers for “specialty occupations” that were often non-existent or mischaracterized.
- Wage Kickbacks: Once in the U.S., these workers were allegedly coerced into returning portions of their wages and paying “fees” back to the Savani brothers to maintain their legal status.
3. “Not For Human Use”: The Implant Scandal
Perhaps the most shocking revelation of the trial involved the use of unapproved medical devices.
- FDA Violations: Investigators found that the group used prototype dental implants labeled “Not For Human Use”—which had never been cleared by the FDA—on unsuspecting patients without their consent.
- Health Risks: Bhaskar Savani was specifically convicted of conspiracy to distribute these “adulterated and misbranded” medical devices in interstate commerce.
4. Tax Evasion & Money Laundering
To hide their millions, the brothers employed a sophisticated web of financial maneuvers.
- Laundering: Proceeds from the healthcare fraud were routed through a network of shell corporate bank accounts to benefit the brothers personally.
- Tax Fraud: The pair failed to report $1.6 million in personal income and $1.1 million in employee payroll. They also fraudulently claimed personal expenses—including college tuition, property taxes, and home pool maintenance—as deductible business costs.
The Conviction Breakdown
| Defendant | Key Charges | Max Sentence |
| Dr. Bhaskar Savani | RICO Conspiracy, Visa Fraud, Medicaid Fraud, Money Laundering, FDCA Conspiracy | 420 Years |
| Arun Savani | RICO Conspiracy, Visa Fraud, Medicaid Fraud, Money Laundering, Tax Fraud | 415 Years |
| Aleksandra Radomiak | RICO Conspiracy, Healthcare Fraud (Executive Associate) | 40 Years |
Sentencing & Legal Fallout
The Savani brothers are scheduled to be sentenced in a Pennsylvania federal court on July 8 and 9, 2026. Their associate, Aleksandra “Ola” Radomiak, who facilitated the Medicaid fraud, also faces up to 40 years.
Adding to the family’s legal woes, a third brother, Dr. Niranjan Savani, was reportedly detained in February 2025 after allegedly threatening to shoot a federal prosecutor during the pre-trial phase.