Todd Blanche announces $50 million fraud bust in Ohio Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced indictments against 14 defendants in Ohio accused of stealing over $50 million in government funds. The alleged fraud targeted publicly funded home healthcare and autism programs, with much of the activity occurring in Columbus. Officials also announced suspensions for thousands of Ohio borrowers linked to suspected Paycheck Protection Program fraud and efforts to enhance data sharing to combat scam schemes.

• 14 defendants indicted in Ohio for allegedly stealing over $50 million in government funds.
• Fraud targeted Medicare, home healthcare, autism programs, and Paycheck Protection Program loans.
• Much of the alleged fraudulent activity occurred in Columbus, affecting large Somalian, Nepalese, and Bhutanese populations.
• FBI Director Kash Patel unveiled a new “Top 10 most wanted fraudsters” list.
• Over 27,000 Ohio borrowers suspended due to suspected Paycheck Protection Program fraud ($1 billion+).
• 49 Ohio home healthcare providers identified as high-risk to Medicaid program suspended.
• Ohio Attorney General is expanding partnerships with the federal government for data sharing to target scammers.
• Concerns raised about questionable practices from foreign-born populations contributing to fraud.