Saratoga County Business Owner Accused of $714,000 Medicaid Fraud

Monday, October 26, 2026 at 3:48 AM

A Saratoga County transportation provider is accused of stealing more than $714,000 from New York’s Medicaid program. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says 40 year old Rohan Crosdale of Ballston Spa, owner of Smart Choice Temp Agency, allegedly submitted fraudulent bills over four years, including charges for rides that never happened. Crosdale faces multiple grand larceny […]

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