US EditionFBI Expands Minnesota Daycare Fraud Probe After Viral Video
The FBI investigation has led to 78 indictments and 57 convictions in a complex fraud involving sham vendors, shell companies, and money laundering in Minnesota.
- On Sunday, FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI is investigating fraud schemes in Minnesota and has surged resources to dismantle the Feeding Our Future scheme, which involved over $50 million.
- Leaning on local investigation, a YouTuber claimed investigations uncovered $110 million in fraud at Minnesota child-care providers, renewing scrutiny in recent weeks.
- The prosecutions have resulted in 78 indictments and 57 convictions, and some defendants received sentences including a 10-year term and nearly $48 million restitution, while prosecutors charged a juror bribery plot involving $120,000 in cash.
- Patel and prosecutors warn the cases may be just the beginning, noting the prosecuted cases are the "tip of the iceberg" while Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said fraud could number in the billions and many are referred to immigration officials.
- Reporting shows most charged in recent cases are of Somali descent, a fact cited nationally, and FOX 9 found similar fraud schemes nationwide, while President Donald Trump urged immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities.
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‘Ghost’ Centers And Misspelled Signs: Viral Video Ignites New Fraud Probe In Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s office confirmed on Sunday that new investigations are underway following the release of a viral documentary alleging rampant fraud within the state’s taxpayer-funded assistance programs. The documentary, released by independent journalist Nick Shirley, purports to show evidence of widespread misuse of public funds, specifically highlighting “ghost” childcare and healthcare facilities that […] ‘Ghost’ Centers And Mi…
Tim Walz bragged about childcare business in Minnesota during 2024 VP debate before massive fraud scandal came to light
Minnesota governor Tim Walz bragged about making it easier for people to get into the childcare business during last year’s vice presidential debate with JD Vance, awkward resurfaced footage shows — as the state’s Somali immigrant community has now been accused of bilking millions of dollarsin aid meant for day care centers. “We have to make it easier for folks to be able to get into [the childcare] business and then to make sure that folks are …
Is It Over for Tim Walz?
Over the last couple of months, the Minnesota fraud scandal has exploded from a local news story to perhaps the number one story in the national (and even international) news. We at American Experiment have been in the middle of the storm. One tweet we did about the Feeding Our Future scandal that was retweeted by Libs of TikTok, Chris Rufo, Elon Musk and many others got 47 million views on X alone.
$1.26M Child Care Fraud Center’s Phone Leads Directly to Tim Walz’s Office
Records show the center received $1.26 million in CCAP funds, while calls to its listed phone number route directly to the office of Tim Walz — prompting serious questions about oversight, access, and accountability. Tim Walz is facing escalating scrutiny after the viral video by independent journalist Nick Shirley exposed apparent fraud at Minnesota child care and aid facilities allegedly tied to Somali-run operations. Shirley documented multip…
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