Minnesota Fraud Exposed - Page 27

SEC SCOTT BESSENT: How to stop fraud in Minnesota—and across the country

January 15, 2026

SEC SCOTT BESSENT: How to stop fraud in Minnesota—and across the country

Treasury Department launches investigation into Minnesota fraud rings allegedly sending taxpayer funds overseas through money laundering schemes.

Minnesota's major newspaper demands ICE end 'occupation' of state

January 15, 2026

Minnesota's major newspaper demands ICE end 'occupation' of state

The Star Tribune, the largest newspaper in Minnesota, called in an editorial on Thursday for the ICE "occupation" of the state to come to an end.

Minnesota health care owner charged with yearslong Medicaid scam topping $3M

January 15, 2026

Minnesota health care owner charged with yearslong Medicaid scam topping $3M

Minneapolis man charged with $3 million Medicaid fraud through Guardian Home Health. He faces eight felony theft counts for allegedly billing for fake services.

Obama wingman Eric Holder defended Walz's vetting — then Minnesota’s fraud scandal erupted

January 15, 2026

Obama wingman Eric Holder defended Walz's vetting — then Minnesota’s fraud scandal erupted

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was vetted by former Attorney General Eric Holder as then-Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 running mate before fraud scandal came to light.

Top federal Minnesota prosecutors officially terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probe

January 14, 2026

Top federal Minnesota prosecutors officially terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probe

Minnesota federal prosecutor Joseph Thompson and four others gave notice of their resignations after disagreements about the ICE-involved shooting.

YouTuber to testify before Congress on Minnesota's massive $9B fraud network investigation

January 14, 2026

YouTuber to testify before Congress on Minnesota's massive $9B fraud network investigation

House hearing to examine Minnesota fraud scandals including alleged $250 million COVID relief scheme. YouTuber Nick Shirley, who helped uncover fraud, will testify Jan. 21.

GOP senator's Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act would force Minnesota fraudsters to repay stolen taxpayer funds

January 14, 2026

GOP senator's Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act would force Minnesota fraudsters to repay stolen taxpayer funds

Sen. John Cornyn's SOMALIA Act would impose permanent debarment and repayment requirements on childcare providers convicted of fraud in federal programs.

House Dem lashes out at 'racist' MN fraud probe amid major investigation in his own state

January 14, 2026

House Dem lashes out at 'racist' MN fraud probe amid major investigation in his own state

After branding Minnesota’s fraud hearing “racist," Rep. Dave Min, D-Calif., insists California hasn’t seen similar fraud even as state audits flag numerous agencies vulnerable to fraud.

Federal fraud faces Senate showdown as Thune taps Ernst to lead reforms after Minnesota scandal

January 14, 2026

Federal fraud faces Senate showdown as Thune taps Ernst to lead reforms after Minnesota scandal

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst will spearhead legislative package to prevent taxpayer fraud after Senate DOGE caucus leader's extensive oversight work.

GOP senator pushes to create anti-fraud special inspector general after Minnesota fraud revelations

January 14, 2026

GOP senator pushes to create anti-fraud special inspector general after Minnesota fraud revelations

Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing for a federal watchdog to investigate alleged child assistance fraud across the country following revelations in Minnesota.