How Montana Saved $1.67 Million From Potential Scams
Additionally, a total potential loss of $2.1 million was reported to OCP by Montanans who knew they were being targeted by a scammer but did not pay them.
Attorney General Austin Knudsen
Montana Attorney General Wins United States Supreme Court Case
On January 14, 2026, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen released the following statement.
Montana Senator Faces Misconduct Charges Over Contract Deal
Prosecutors in the Montana Attorney General’s Office filed official misconduct charges against Senator Jason Ellsworth.
Montana Leads 22 States Backing Trump’s Guard Deployment to Chicago
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 22-state coalition in supporting President Trump’s deployment of National Guard members to Chicago.
Learn How to Spot Scams and Protect Our Montana Seniors
The 30-second spot features Susan Bivins, an Anaconda resident who lost her life savings to a scammer in 2022.
Montana Officials Urge Caution as Carfentanil Spreads
The Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ) and Billings Police Department (BPD) are warning citizens of the increased presence of the synthetic opioid carfentanil in Yellowstone County.
Montana Man Charged for Using AI in Child Abuse Case
Prosecutors in the Montana Attorney General’s Office charged a Carter County man with three felony counts of sexual abuse of children.
Montana News Roundup: Investigators to Analyze Copter Crash
A medevac helicopter took a nosedive on Highway 200—thankfully, the crew walked away unharmed.
Attorney General Speaks Out On Parental Rights And Schools
Knudsen said he was shocked that any court would side against the parental rights of school children.
Montana Fentanyl Seizures Drop Sharply But Dangers Remain
Attorney General Austin Knudsen is warning Montanans of the dangers of illicit fentanyl.