Columbus, Ohio – June 4, 2026 — Top federal and state officials announced sweeping new actions today against fraudsters in Ohio, charging 14 defendants in schemes that allegedly stole over $50 million from taxpayers. These prosecutions are a direct result of Vice President J.D. Vance’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, a whole-of-government effort launched by President Trump to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs. Acting AG Todd Blanche at press briefing - credit:

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