Minn.’s Somali Social-Services Scammers May Have Stolen $9 Billion — Nearly Somalia’s Entire Economy

Tom Emmer says it's 'not racist' to call alleged Somali fraud in Minnesota 'for what it is'

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) railed against leaders who have cautioned against generalizing the Minnesota Somali population over a widespread social services fraud scheme. As federal investigators continue to parse through the welfare fraud in the state, in which the majority of those charged were of Somali origin, immigrant rights advocates and Democratic leaders have cautioned against indiscriminately blaming the Somali community. Many…

Minn.’s Somali social-services scammers may have stolen $9 billion — nearly Somalia’s entire economy

A staggering $9 billion may have been stolen in Minnesota’s sprawling social-services scam orchestrated mainly by members of its Somali community — a figure nearly equivalent to the entire economy of Somalia.

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison touts anti-scamming efforts amid state’s multi-billion-dollar Somali fraud scandal

“If you plan to scam Minnesotans, think again. You’re stepping into the wrong ring,” Ellison said.