Arizona sober living scheme leaves many traumatized

Arizona is facing a massive Medicaid fraud investigation after it was learned Native Americans and others are being recruited to fake rehab centers so that unlicensed and licensed owners can take millions of dollars while the state unknowingly pays for these services.

Owners can make a substantial amount of money while the state pays for services, in many cases, that aren't being provided.

Victim advocates say a particular state is a hot spot for recruiting. New Mexico.

We're taking you to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Five-hundred miles away from Phoenix and a seven-hour drive.

It's where recruiters are enticing vulnerable Native Americans with cash, drugs and alcohol to jump in a van only to end up in the Valley.

Sometimes, they're recruited by their own blood.

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