October 8, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost: (WORTHINGTON, Ohio) — A new unit within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation recently recovered $130,000 lost in a cryptocurrency scam in the Columbus area, marking its first victory as a specialized team assigned to help local law enforcement with such cases. Established as an ongoing effort to assist law enforcement and protect Ohioans, AG Yost formed the Electronic Fraud Investigations unit. This unit specializes in cyber financial crimes and provides law enforcement with the necessary tools and tips to recover and prevent financial fraud. In this instance, $130,000 was recovered as part of case in Worthington, a northern suburb of Columbus. The perpetrators of the scam are unknown.