JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that 24 defendants have been charged in connection with more than $613,000 in alleged fraud, from across the state, as part of the Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s (MFCU) ongoing efforts to combat Medicaid fraud and protect taxpayer dollars.
“Our office is putting fraudsters on notice: if you steal from our Missouri Medicaid program, we will find you and we will hold you accountable,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “We are seeking more than $613,000 in restitution as well as damages and penalties. Missouri is a leader among state attorneys general on anti-fraud efforts to protect vulnerable citizens and safeguard the tax dollars that fund their care.”
The MFCU team works tirelessly to keep Missourians safe from individuals who attempt to defraud the state and the taxpayers. These efforts target individuals who exploit federal and state health care programs through fraud and abuse, diverting critical resources and endangering patient care.
Missouri’s cases announced today reflect aggressive action to recover taxpayer funds, safeguard Medicaid services, and ensure justice for those harmed by fraudulent conduct. Since January 1, 2026, Attorney General Hanaway has charged 31 defendants in 31 cases. The MFCU obtained 11 convictions with court-ordered restitution, damages, and penalties of more than $266,000, and entered into four civil settlements with recoveries of more...
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