US EditionTreasury investigating tax fraud allegations in Minnesota, Bessent says
The U.S. Treasury is probing a billion-dollar fraud in Minnesota social programs, with federal prosecutors linking stolen funds to overseas transfers possibly benefiting al-Shabaab, authorities said.
- On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a probe into alleged Minnesota tax diversions to al-Shabaab, saying, "Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, we are acting fast."
- A City Journal/Manhattan Institute report earlier this month alleged large-scale fraud moved millions overseas, prompting federal prosecutions with nearly 80 charges tied to the Feeding Our Future nonprofit.
- IRS Criminal Investigations Unit found fraud and traced money overseas via informal money‑transfer networks, while an agency whistleblower claimed $100 million moved abroad, and the Department of Justice secured 59 convictions.
- House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer opened an inquiry and sent documents requests to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, demanding a response by Dec. 17; Walz said he welcomes federal scrutiny.
- Rep. Ilhan Omar warned against scapegoating the Minnesota Somali community, and nonpartisan Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor audits have not proven unresolved links to terrorist funding.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent GOES OFF On Somali Migrants: “You Gotta Learn Not to DEFRAUD the American People!” * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not hold back during a Sunday appearance on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation.’ He absolutely schooled host Margaret Brennan on the Somalian fraud scheme in Minnesota — which, by the way, is currently being investigated for links to terrorism. Bessent spoke very bluntly, “When you come to this country, you gotta learn which side of the road to drive on, you gotta learn to stop at the stop signs, and you gotta learn not t…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent GOES OFF On Somali Migrants: "You Gotta Learn Not to DEFRAUD the American People!"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not hold back during a Sunday appearance on CBS' 'Face the Nation.' He absolutely schooled host Margaret Brennan on the Somalian fraud scheme in Minnesota -- which, by the way, is currently being investigated for links to terrorism. Bessent spoke very bluntly, "When you come ...
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Secretary Bessent: Somalis Need to Learn 'Not to Defraud' US
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the administration's expanding investigation into a massive Minnesota welfare fraud scheme, allegedly carried out mainly by Somalis living in the state, telling CBS News' Face the Nation on Sunday that federal authorities are now tracking overseas money transfers linked to the case — including funds sent to Somalia and the Middle East.
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