Ohio Couple Accused of $9M Medicaid Fraud | Columbus News

A shocking Medicaid fraud scandal in Ohio centers on Roberta Acheampong and Godfred Owusu-Sekyere, accused of bilking the system for over $9 million by billing for nonexistent mental health services—often targeting refugees without their knowledge. Charged with 12 felonies including identity theft and money laundering, the couple allegedly funneled funds into a lavish lifestyle, even buying a Porsche and property, before fleeing to Kenya or Ghana. Their case is part of a broader crackdown on Medicaid abuse, with other providers like Natoshia Branscome, Karen Saunders, and Summer Sheridan also facing charges for inflated or fraudulent claims, exposing a troubling pattern of systemic exploitation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e28a3d5cb3fef401