Faddi S. Salim, DDS, a 37-year-old dentist from Troy, was arraigned in the 54B District Court in East Lansing on March 19 for allegedly conducting a large-scale Medicaid fraud scheme related to dental crowns, according to an April 3 announcement by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Salim faces one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, which carries up to a 20-year sentence, and 131 counts of Medicaid fraud—each punishable by up to four years’ incarceration or a fine of up to $50,000.
The case is significant as it centers on claims that Salim billed the taxpayer-funded Medicaid program for unnecessary and unprovided dental crowns. Some patients reportedly discovered their annual benefits were exhausted after being told they had received many crowns under their coverage but later found out those procedures had not been performed.
“Flagrant abuse of the Medicaid program diverts critical funds from patients in need,” Nessel said. “My office remains committed to investigating and prosecuting those responsible for fraudulent schemes.” Former patients who believe they may have been billed for services never provided are encouraged by the Department of Attorney General to report such incidents by calling its hotline.
Salim was granted a $50,000 personal recognizance bond at his arraignment before Judge Lisa Babcock. He appeared at a Probable Cause Conference this week and is scheduled for another court appearance on May 1.
The Attorney General’s Health Care Fraud Division (HCFD) is managing the prosecution. The HCFD serves as Michigan’s federally certified Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and receives most of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant totaling $5,517,524 for fiscal year 2026; state funds cover the remaining portion.
According to the official website, the Michigan Department of Attorney General advances social efforts through actions against human trafficking and support for vulnerable populations. The department also focuses on serving residents through public service initiatives and protection programs according to its official website. Dana Nessel has served as Michigan’s 54th attorney general according to official records. The department exercises statewide authority with an emphasis on safeguarding residents as reported by its website and influenced policy changes such as drafting Michigan’s Clean Slate law in 2019 according to its official site.
A spokesperson reminds that all criminal charges are allegations; defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
