Bismarck Men Indicted in Health, Drug Fraud Cases

Isaac Osei Afoakwa, owner of Bismarck Transportation Services, has been federally indicted for allegedly defrauding pandemic relief programs and North Dakota Medicaid of over $1.7 million, including submitting fraudulent loan applications and $100,000 in false Medicaid claims, sometimes using the identities of others. He faces charges of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, making false statements, and aiding and abetting the filing of fraudulent tax returns. These indictments are part of a nationwide law enforcement effort targeting health care fraud and drug diversion schemes, with 324 defendants and $14.6 billion in alleged false billings. Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated the administration will aggressively pursue offenders. In a separate case, Bryant Hampton of Bismarck was indicted on federal drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession charges after a high-speed pursuit, with meth, fentanyl, and a firearm seized. Hampton faces significant prison time if convicted under federal law.