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07/15/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Couple Who Used to Live in Powell Indicted in $9.3 Million Medicaid Scheme: 10 Additional Medicaid Providers Charged in Separate Cases

Couple Who Used to Live in Powell Indicted in $9.3 Million Medicaid Scheme: 10 Additional Medicaid Providers Charged in Separate Cases

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - A former central Ohio couple faces 12 felony charges for allegedly defrauding Ohio's Medicaid program of $9.3 million by billing for services that were never provided, Attorney General Andy Wilson announced today. A Franklin County grand jury this week indicted Roberta Acheampong, 39, and her husband, Godfred Owusu-Sekyere, 46, formerly of Powell, on charges of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, telecommunications fraud, theft, forgery, Medicaid fraud, money laundering and identity fraud.

Read more on https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov

Action Details

  • Date:July 15, 2026
  • Agency:State of Ohio
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies
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