Ohio AG: Woman and Nonprofit Indicted for $150K Theft and Fraud

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Filed March 1st, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Ohio Attorney General's office announced the indictment of a woman and a nonprofit organization for allegedly committing $150,000 in theft and fraud. The charges stem from an investigation into the alleged misuse of funds.

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The Ohio Attorney General has announced indictments against a woman and a nonprofit organization for alleged theft and fraud totaling $150,000. This enforcement action indicates a significant investigation into financial misconduct involving charitable funds.

Regulated entities, particularly nonprofits and those handling charitable donations, should be aware of this action and review their internal controls and financial reporting practices to ensure compliance with state laws regarding theft and fraud. Failure to do so could result in similar investigations and penalties.

What to do next

Review internal financial controls for nonprofits.
Ensure compliance with state laws regarding theft and fraud.
Verify accuracy of financial reporting for charitable organizations.

Penalties

Indictment for theft and fraud, implying potential fines and criminal penalties upon conviction.

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Columbiana County Woman, Nonprofit Indicted in Theft of $150K

3/6/2026

(LISBON, Ohio) — A Columbiana County woman and her nonprofit organization have been indicted for allegedly stealing at least $150,000 in charitable donations, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.

Amanda Kiger, 52, and River Valley Organizing, a nonprofit she founded in East Liverpool, each face felony charges of aggravated theft and telecommunications fraud. Kiger was arrested Thursday by the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office.

From 2021 through 2024, the indictments maintain, Kiger pocketed charitable donations for personal use while serving as the organization’s director.

Incorporated in 2020, River Valley Organizing describes itself as a citizen-based group working for a “safer and cleaner Ohio River Valley,” advocating on various social and environmental issues.

Along with the nonprofit-related charges, Kiger is accused of fraudulently obtaining $17,346 in unemployment benefits and failing to file state income tax returns for four consecutive years. As a result, she faces additional charges of telecommunications fraud; grand theft; falsification in a theft offense; and filing incomplete, false and fraudulent returns.

Yost’s Charitable Law Section investigated the case and is prosecuting it in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court.

Indictments are criminal allegations. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.

Ohioans who suspect a charitable organization of fraud or misuse can file a complaint at charitable.ohioago.gov or by calling 800-282-0515.

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