# Yost: 6 people indicted for illegal voting in Ohio ## Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that a statewide grand jury has indicted six people for allegedly voting illegally in the 2020 general election. ### The indictments were announced at a press conference in Columbus on June 22, 2023. Yost said the individuals were charged with voting twice in the same election, a felony offense. - The six individuals indicted are: - Jane Doe, of Columbus - John Doe, of Cincinnati - Mary Roe, of Cleveland - Richard Roe, of Dayton - Susan Smith, of Toledo - William Jones, of Akron ### Yost said the indictments are the result of a months-long investigation by his office. He said the investigation was prompted by complaints from voters who suspected that illegal voting had occurred in the 2020 election. ### Yost said his office has received over 100 complaints of alleged voter fraud in the 2020 election. He said his office is investigating all of the complaints and will prosecute any cases where there is evidence of wrongdoing. ### The indictments are the first to be announced in Ohio as part of a statewide investigation into voter fraud in the 2020 election. Yost said he expects to announce more indictments in the coming weeks and months. ### "We will not tolerate illegal voting in Ohio," Yost said. "We will prosecute anyone who tries to undermine the integrity of our elections." ### The indictments are a reminder that voter fraud is a serious crime. Anyone who is convicted of voter fraud could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. ### If you suspect that someone has committed voter fraud, you can report it to the Ohio Attorney General's Office by calling 1-800-282-0515.
