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09/16/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Attorney General Hanaway Charges 17 Defendants in Statewide Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Representing Over $450,000 in Stolen Taxpayer Funds

Attorney General Hanaway Charges 17 Defendants in Statewide Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Representing Over $450,000 in Stolen Taxpayer Funds

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced felony charges against 17 defendants in Medicaid fraud cases involving more than $450,000 in illegal schemes across Missouri. The cases allege a range of fraud involving identity theft, personal care attendant (PCA) fraud, and adult daycare billing abuses that diverted taxpayer funds intended for vulnerable Missourians.

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Action Details

  • Date:Sept. 16, 2026, 10:13 a.m.
  • Agency:State of Missouri
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies
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