United States Attorney David M. Toepfer announced today that a Cuyahoga County dentist has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle allegations that he submitted claims to Medicaid for services that were ineligible for reimbursement. Medicaid is a federal health program that provides
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- A previously convicted felon from California has been sentenced to prison for traveling 2,500 miles across the country to convince a 67-year old woman in Ohio -- he who he met through online dating -- to purchase assault-style pistols on his behalf. READ MORE:
- A previously convicted sex offender from Williams County was sentenced to federal prison for committing offenses that involved sexual abuse of children while he was out on parole for a separate offense. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwideTo report child sexual abuse and exploitation, visit
- U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio repostedCan we make it any clearer? If you mess with the mail, you are going to jail. Or likely spending years in prison. #DontMessWithMail
- An Ohio pharmacist who was indicted more than a decade ago and was a fugitive on the run, has pleaded guilty to his role in defrauding the IRS. He was located and arrested in the country of Georgia earlier this year. READ MORE: justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/p… @FBICleveland @IRS_CI
- A Stark County man, and previously convicted sex offender, has been sentenced to federal prison for child sexual abuse offenses. During a search of the defendant's residence (which he shared with another convicted sex offender) investigators found electronic devices belonging to
- If someone says they’re from the government and tells you to move your money or put it in a federal locker, that’s an imposter scam. No one from the government will ever tell you that your money isn’t safe and you must move it to “protect it.” Only a scammer will.
- Did you get a call, email, or text message saying you might be eligible for a government grant or program? Nobody from the government will ever get in touch to demand your Social Security number to see if you qualify. Only a scammer will. #StopGovImposters
- This week, two new team members for our Cleveland office were officially sworn in by First Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Baeppler. Eleni Trickett and Nathan Arellano join us as Legal Administrative Specialists and will serve as case managers in our Criminal Division. Welcome
- Did you see or experience an imposter scam? Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your report makes a difference. #StopGovImposters
- Unfortunately, we see these tactics in many of our cases. Please share this with family and friends. Be Aware and Be Vigilant. #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessMonth #WEAAD
- An Ohio physician has been sentenced for her role in a healthcare fraud conspiracy that fraudulently billed Medicare for more than $1,842,524. Earlier this year, the Department of Justice announced the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division. The core mission of the
- Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The USAO is on a mission to prosecute those who engage in fraud to target elder Americans to drain them of their life savings. We remain on high alert & will prosecute those who prey upon them. To report Elder fraud: CallClick here to see some of the USAO's Elder Fraud cases: justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr?f…



















