Amid Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Legitimate Autism Centers Face Closure

Amid Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Legitimate Autism Centers Face Closure

A Minnesota autism center for adults and children, which has been operating for more than 20 years, is facing closure in the wake of the massive fraud scandal in the state that dates back more than a decade and involves more than $9 billion of U.S. taxpayer money. The Holland Center is one of many legitimate centers in the state, which collectively serve thousands of disabled people. Founder, owner, and CEO Jennifer Larson built the Holland Cent…

Hawley Calls For Indictment of Keith Ellison over Alleged Ties to Somali Fraudsters

Josh Hawley is calling for the indictment of Keith Ellison over accusations that he accepted campaign contributions from Somali fraudsters.

Is Minnesota’s $9 billion fraud criminal? ‘You ought to be in jail,’ senator tells Ellison

by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News February 12, 2026 Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley on Thursday said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison should be indicted for helping “fraudsters defraud the state of $9 billion.” “They begged you to help them, and you agreed to it! It’s all on tape!” Hawley said. “This is what […]

Fraud in Minnesota triggers consideration of immigration reform - Regional Media News

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee convened on Tuesday to consider the Minnesota Somali fraud scandal as a reason to reform immigration laws. The child care service fraud in Minnesota cost American taxpayers an estimated $9 billion or more, with many of the individuals involved in the fraud being U.S. citizens of Somali descent or non-US citizen Somali nationals. Due to the Somali connection, the immigration process was ca…