US EditionFBI Expands Minnesota Daycare Fraud Probe After Viral Video
FBI and federal agencies target over 90 defendants in Minnesota linked to $9 billion suspected fraud in Medicaid and social services, focusing on protecting children and taxpayer funds.
- Homeland Security Investigations agents in Minneapolis are expected to inspect over 30 sites on Monday as part of a DHS surge announced by Kristi Noem, Department of Homeland Security Secretary.
- Investigators say audits of Medicaid and other programs show federal prosecutors earlier this month warned fraud in 14 Minnesota social services and Medicaid programs could be as much as $9 billion, a figure Governor Tim Walz disputes.
- On social media, officials shared footage of Homeland Security Investigations agents questioning people at sites, while FBI Director Kash Patel said fraud stealing from taxpayers and vulnerable children remains a top priority.
- Investigations have led to immigration referrals and policy actions, including referrals to immigration officials and the TPS termination last month for the Somali community in Minneapolis-St. Paul, while the U.S. House Oversight Committee chairman expands the federal probe.
- With over 90 people accused, federal pressure has mounted as FBI, U.S. Education Department, U.S. Labor Department, and HUD have surged personnel and resources, intensifying scrutiny on Minnesota state leadership.
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Homeland Security says a fraud investigation is underway in Minneapolis
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says that federal Homeland Security officials are conducting a fraud investigation in Minneapolis.
ICE targeting massive suspected fraud in Minnesota
By Janice Hisle and Jack Phillips Contributing Writers Federal agents fanned out in Minneapolis on Monday for a “massive investigation on child care and other rampant fraud,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Noem posted the update about U.S. […]
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis "conducting a massive investigation" on childcare and more fraud allegations
The FBI has “surged” investigative resources and personnel in their investigation into the wide-ranging fraud scheme in Minnesota. The fraud investigations have largely targeted Minnesota’s Somali community.
Tim Walz Faces Pressure From Hill Republicans in Fraud Probe
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, one of Washington’s top-ranking Republicans, says he is open to legal action against Minnesota’s Democrat leaders following the viral release of a video alleging fraud in state-funded day care centers. Appearing on Fox News’ “Fox Report Weekend” on Sunday, Emmer praised YouTube content creator Nick Shirley’s recent report, which alleges that several state-funded day care and learning centers, largely operated by im…
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