Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced charges against 24 defendants accused of participating in schemes that allegedly defrauded Medicaid and other public assistance programs of more than $613,000.
The charges were filed through the Missouri Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), which investigates fraud involving state and federal health care programs. Prosecutors are seeking restitution, damages, and penalties in connection with the cases.
Hanaway said the state is committed to identifying and prosecuting individuals who misuse Missouri Medicaid funds, emphasizing the importance of protecting vulnerable residents and safeguarding taxpayer resources.
The Attorney General’s Office reported that the MFCU continues to investigate fraud and abuse involving programs that provide care to elderly and disabled Missourians. Officials said such schemes divert critical resources from health care services and can jeopardize patient care.
Since Jan. 1, 2026, Hanaway’s office has charged 31 defendants in 31 cases. During that period, the MFCU secured 11 convictions that resulted in court-ordered restitution, damages, and penalties exceeding $266,000. The unit also reached four civil settlements that recovered more than $968,000.
Several of the newly announced cases involve allegations that defendants submitted false claims for services that were never provided.
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