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Ohio Woman Indicted for Receiving Stolen Tax Refunds, Facilitating Scams

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Williams County Prosecuting Attorney Katherine J. Zartman today announced the indictment of a Williams County woman accused of facilitating scams by receiving stolen tax refunds, forging checks, and laundering money.

10/20/2016

Cincinnati-Area Man Indicted for Running Roofing Scam

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the indictment of a Cincinnati-area man accused of running a roofing scam affecting dozens of consumers in southwest Ohio.

10/19/2016

Attorney General DeWine Announces $670,000 Settlement to Resolve Kickback Allegations

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio has joined with other states and the federal government in an agreement with Omnicare Inc., acquired by CVS Health Corporation effective August 18, 2015, to settle civil allegations involving kickback arrangements. 

10/17/2016

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Sweetheart Scams

As Sweetest Day is recognized this Saturday, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of online romance or “sweetheart” scams, which have cost Ohioans thousands of dollars.

10/14/2016

Attorney General DeWine Urges Ohioans to Be Generous, Exercise Caution When Responding to Hurricane Matthew Relief Requests

As Hurricane Matthew continues its path of destruction up the southeastern coast of the United States, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine urges Ohioans to be generous, but exercise caution, when responding to requests for donations to help those who have been affected.

10/7/2016

Attorney General DeWine Awards $79.5 Million in Grants to Crime Victim Service Providers

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that he is awarding $79.5 million to 356 crime victim service providers across Ohio as part of the "Ohio Attorney General's Expanding Services and Empowering Victims Initiative." 

10/7/2016

Attorney General DeWine Issues Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative Update for October

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released a status update on the progress of DNA testing being conducted as part of the Ohio Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Testing Initiative.

10/6/2016

Attorney General DeWine Presents Distinguished Law Enforcement Achievement Awards

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today honored several law enforcement professionals with Distinguished Law Enforcement Achievement awards during the Ohio Attorney General's Law Enforcement Conference in Columbus.

10/5/2016

Lawsuit Seeks Reimbursement from Cleveland Used Car Seller Accused of Failing to Provide Titles

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against a Cleveland used car dealership accused of failing to deliver motor vehicle titles to customers according to Ohio law. 

10/4/2016

Attorney General DeWine Releases Task Force on Criminal Justice and Mental Illness Report

In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week, Attorney General DeWine today released the Ohio Attorney General's Task Force on Criminal Justice and Mental Illness annual report.

10/3/2016
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