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Couple Who Used to Live in Powell Indicted in $9.3 Million Medicaid Scheme: 10 Additional Medicaid Providers Charged in Separate Cases

A former central Ohio couple faces 12 felony charges for allegedly defrauding Ohio’s Medicaid program of $9.3 million by billing for services that were never provided, Attorney General Andy Wilson announced today.

7/15/2026

Nine Indicted in Central Ohio Human Trafficking Investigation

Nine suspected members of a human trafficking ring in west Columbus have been indicted on a combined 42 felony charges, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Shayla D. Favor announced today.

7/13/2026

Carroll County Man Indicted on Sex Charges Involving Minors

A Carrollton man is facing felony sex charges involving children, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced today.

7/9/2026

OPOTA Launches Third Series of Virtual Reality Trainings for Law Enforcement

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy has rolled out its third series of immersive virtual reality courses, expanding next-generation training for law enforcement agencies across the state.

7/8/2026

Attorney General Andy Wilson’s Statement on Slain Rittman Police Officer

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following statement regarding the death of Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries, who was killed overnight in the line of duty:

7/6/2026

Update on Vinton County Abuse Case

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson, Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain and Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer today provided an update on an ongoing investigation following the execution of search warrants on Tuesday morning at a residence on Ohmer Street in Hamden.

7/1/2026

Defendants Sentenced in Decade-Long Ponzi Scheme

Four additional defendants were sentenced this week for their roles in a decade-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors of $72 million, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield announced today.
 

7/1/2026

AG Wilson Announces Plan to Bolster Ohio’s Fight Against Romance Scams Targeting Older Adults

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson today revealed plans for a statewide initiative to enhance Ohio's response to romance scams and similar forms of financial exploitation targeting older adults.

6/29/2026

Ohio BCI Surpasses $500K Milestone in Crypto Scam Recoveries

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has surpassed $500,000 in recoveries for cryptocurrency scam victims, a milestone highlighted by a recent case involving an investment scheme, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced today.

6/25/2026

Six Medicaid Providers Facing Fraud, Theft Charges

Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accuse six Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $326,824 from the government healthcare program for the needy.

6/23/2026
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