Top federal prosecutor calls California a 'fraudster's paradise,' warns state officials could face charges

A top federal prosecutor in Southern California told Fox News that the state has transformed into a "fraudster’s paradise," accusing state leaders of allowing millions of dollars in fraud.

Speaking on "Saturday in America," First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli highlighted a string of federal busts, including a $45 million Medicare Botox scam. He added that federal investigators "will not hesitate" to prosecute any officials found to be enabling the fraud.