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Head of Yost's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Elected to National Leadership Position

A national organization that combats health-care fraud and protects vulnerable adults has chosen a member of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s leadership team to serve as its next president.

10/18/2024

AG Yost Sues Marysville Couple for over $81,000 for Failing to Deliver Services and Subpar Workmanship

In a lawsuit filed today in Union County Common Pleas Court, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuses a Marysville couple of accepting payments for window and door installations without performing the agreed-upon work or providing subpar work.

10/17/2024

Yost Assists Veterans with Transportation Needs

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost visited Joseph House today to celebrate with staff and honor a pledge he made in the spring to help the Cincinnati-based nonprofit in acquiring an accessible van that will help transport military veterans affected by addiction.

10/17/2024

132 Arrested as Operation END-OHHT Targets Those Seeking to Buy Sex in Ohio

A statewide human-trafficking operation conducted last week by more than 100 law enforcement agencies ended in the arrest of 132 people who sought to buy sex – including some exchanges involving minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.   

10/14/2024

Former Columbus Zoo CEO Sentenced to Prison

The former chief executive officer of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced to 7 years in prison today for his role in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of at least $2.3 million, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
 

10/14/2024

Yost Objects to Columbus City Schools’ Attempt to Dismiss Busing-Related Lawsuit

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is urging the Ohio Supreme Court to allow the state’s lawsuit challenging Columbus City Schools' busing failures to proceed.

10/11/2024

AG Yost Sues Kentucky Concrete Company, Owner for Allegedly Ripping Off Ohio Consumers

In a lawsuit filed today in Butler County Common Pleas Court, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuses a Kentucky-based paving company of multiple violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and illegally pocketing more than $50,000 in customers’ money.

10/10/2024

AG Yost Announces $52 Million Agreement with Marriott Over Data Breach

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 49 other attorneys general have reached a $52 million settlement with Marriott International Inc. stemming from an investigation into a multiyear data breach involving an acquired guest-reservation system.

10/9/2024

Win for New BCI Investigative Unit, Money Lost in Cryptocurrency Scam Is Recovered

A new unit within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation recently recovered $130,000 lost in a cryptocurrency scam in the Columbus area, marking its first victory as a specialized team assigned to help local law enforcement with such cases.

10/8/2024

Attorney General's Office Provides Statement on Columbus City School Busing Issue

The following is a statement from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office regarding the Columbus City School busing litigation:

10/7/2024
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