COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Department of Justice (DOJ), along with state and other federal officials, announced new charges on June 4 against nine defendants accused of more than $42 million in fraud, highlighting Ohio’s efforts to partner with federal authorities and clamp down on fraud.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and others discussed the cases and outlined steps they are taking to not only hold fraudsters accountable but also prevent fraud in the first place.
Vehicles from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and FBI served as a backdrop, along with U.S. and Ohio flags and signage reading, “Fighting Fraudsters/Justice for You.”…