Criminal Prosecutions consists of four units: Fraud and Public Corruption, Drug, Medicaid Fraud Control and Tucson Criminal Trials.

The Fraud and Public Corruption Unit prosecutes white collar crime and fraud by individuals and organized criminal groups and organizations. The Unit typically prosecutes criminal fraud in areas such as securities, insurance, real estate, banking, taxes, government, telemarketing, computers, AHCCCS provider fraud and other areas of financial activity. The Unit also focuses on gang related crimes and handles conflict matters from other counties.

The Drug Unit combats drug trafficking and money laundering organizations operating within Arizona. Additionally, the attorneys in this Unit provide legal advice and training on a statewide basis on issues involving search and seizure, research, Arizona’s drug laws, prosecuting cases involving children found at drug related scenes, and courtroom testimony.

The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is federally-funded and charged with investigating and prosecuting Medicaid (AHCCCS) fraud; fraud in the administration of the Medicaid program; and abuse, neglect or financial exploitation occurring in Medicaid facilities or committed by Medicaid providers or their employees. Annual certification is authorized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Unit has prosecutorial authority pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 21-422 and 41-193.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Complaint Form.

The Tucson Criminal Trials Unit prosecutes crimes occurring in the Tucson area. The Unit also works with multi-jurisdictional groups in southern Arizona to prosecute abuse and financial exploitation of the elderly and vulnerable adults.