ashley moody

Ringleader of massive Walmart television theft ring sentenced

FLORIDA – Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has secured a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence and a $300,000 restitution order…

1 year ago

20 charged in alleged Medicaid transportation fraud scheme

FLORIDA—An alleged $5 million Medicaid transportation fraud scheme has led to the arrests of 20 individuals. Attorney General Ashley Moody…

1 year ago

Health care workers arrested in Miami-Dade Medicaid fraud case

FLORIDA — Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has arrested three health care workers from Miami-Dade County for…

1 year ago

Tianeptine, known as ‘gas station heroin,’ banned by AG in emergency action

FLORIDA -- Florida has followed the actions of at least eight other states by outlawing tianeptine, a highly addictive substance…

1 year ago

DeSoto County deputy honored for heroic rescue of semi-truck driver in distress

FLORIDA -- A DeSoto County deputy has been honored by Attorney General Ashley Moody for his courage and heroism in saving…

1 year ago

Two arrested in alleged Prevagen theft spree targeting Walgreens stores

FLORIDA — Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced the arrest of two suspects in an alleged theft spree targeting Walgreens…

2 years ago

Florida medical transport provider accused of Medicaid fraud

FLORIDA — A Florida medical transport provider has been arrested for an alleged scheme to defraud Medicaid. Sherell Breus, owner…

2 years ago

Florida pool company owner charged with swindling $1.5 million from customers

FLORIDA — The owner of a Tampa-based pool company is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing over $1.5 million from…

2 years ago

Florida pastor accused of operating multimillion-dollar Home Depot theft ring

FLORIDA — A Florida pastor is facing charges for allegedly operating a multimillion-dollar theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores…

2 years ago

Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit unleashed to battle Florida’s cybercrime wave

FLORIDA — With more than 42,000 Floridians losing a combined $844 million to cybercrime last year, Attorney General Ashley Moody…

2 years ago

Orlando teen accused of leading sophisticated cybercrime operation

FLORIDA — In collaboration with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Florida Attorney General's Office said it has…

2 years ago

Standout Lee County master deputy is School Resource Officer of the Year

FLORIDA— Lake County Sheriff's Office Master Deputy Donald Roenbeck has been named the 2023 School Resource Officer of the Year…

2 years ago

Cocaine trafficker in massive North Florida drug ring is sentenced

FLORIDA — A cocaine trafficker connected to a massive North Florida drug ring has been sentenced to prison, Attorney General…

2 years ago

Florida skilled nursing facility office manager accused of grand theft

FLORIDA — A former office manager of a Florida nursing and rehab facility has been arrested for grand theft, announced…

2 years ago

12 face charges related to alleged Orlando drug trafficking organization

FLORIDA — Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution (OSP) said it is set to prosecute 12 defendants of…

2 years ago

Florida disabled care provider arrested, accused of Medicaid fraud

FLORIDA —A Florida woman is accused of Medicaid fraud after she allegedly fraudulently billed Medicaid for 77 claims.  Melissa Wilson…

2 years ago

School director accused of lining her own pockets by defrauding state lunch program

FLORIDA — The head of a non-profit private school in Florida has been accused of stealing millions of dollars from…

2 years ago

Fraudster involved in a Florida real estate scam is now headed to prison

FLORIDA—The Office of Statewide Prosecution, led by Attorney General Ashley Moody, obtained a prolonged jail term for a swindler who…

2 years ago

Two Florida therapists arrested and charged in Medicaid scam

FLORIDA — Two Florida therapists have been charged with falsifying information and defrauding the state’s Medicaid program of more than…

2 years ago

Self-proclaimed psychic sentenced for stealing $1.4 million from elderly client

TAMPA, Fla. — A purported psychic found guilty of grand theft and organized fraud has been sentenced to nearly 10…

2 years ago