YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - He is at the center of a criminal enterprise that allegedly includes bribing public officials to protect his own private interests.  On Thursday morning, retired mall developer Anthony Cafaro, Sr. arrived at Justice Center to be booked on 14 criminal charges.

Cafaro filed the 2006 lawsuit that raised concerns about hidden costs he feared could come back to haunt taxpayers if Mahoning County purchased the bankrupt Oakhill Renaissance Building.

Now the tables are turned and the county is taking Cafaro to court by indicting him.  Accusing the prominent businessman and six others of attempting to block the purchase of Oakhill and keep the Department of Jobs and Family Services paying rent at the Cafaro owned Garland Plaza.

Cafaro said "I know for sure, I know with certainty that i am not guilty of these charges. And I am also very confident that the the other people that have been charged in this indictment also are not guilty."

As Cafaro entered the Justice Center to be fingerprinted, like anyone else accused of a crime, he smiled in posing for his mug shot appearing unshaken by the serious charges lodged against him.

Cafaro said "In spite of these allegations, I will continue to stand-up for the people of our county."

Cafaro only gave a short statement and would not answer reporter questions,  But his attorney, Jerry Johnson, said the 73-count indictment has more holes than substance and is  lacking any specifics to back up the sweeping allegations.

Cafaro said his fears about Oakhill and the money problems are now a realit and the best defense when he has his day in court.