News Releases

A statewide human trafficking operation conducted this month by dozens of agencies resulted in the arrests of 122 people seeking to buy sex – including from minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse five Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $542,176 from the government health-care program for the needy. Three additional people face charges for allegedly stealing from nursing home residents.

One group and three individuals dedicated to serving victims of violent crime were honored this afternoon by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on the second day of the 2026 Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance in Columbus.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today issued the 2025 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day, which occurs annually on May 25.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Brecksville man accused of taking consumers’ money for collectible model trains that he never delivered.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office today led the state’s defense of the EdChoice Scholarship Program during oral arguments before the 10th District Court of Appeals.

Ohio Attorney Dave Yost today issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Andy Wilson as Ohio’s 52^nd Attorney General:

Joined by members of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and law enforcement officers from across the state, Attorney General Dave Yost gathered today with the families of four peace officers who died in the line of duty last year to honor the service and sacrifice of Ohio’s fallen heroes.  

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has sued a Tipp City wedding photographer after numerous complaints from newlywed couples who paid for photos but never received them.

The former chief compliance officer of a troubled investment firm today admitted his involvement in a scheme to deceive and defraud investors of millions of dollars, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.