Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
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Key Points:
- Minnesota faces a massive fraud scandal estimated by federal prosecutors to exceed $9 billion, involving multiple public assistance programs including child care, housing, and autism services, with 92 people charged and 62 convicted so far.
- The scandal gained national attention after a viral video by YouTuber Nick Shirley, amplified by prominent figures including Elon Musk and President Trump, led to the Trump administration pausing federal child care funding to Minnesota and imposing stricter Medicaid claim requirements.
- Many fraud defendants are of Somali descent, prompting criticism of President Trump’s rhetoric from Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, who condemned the remarks as racist and defended his administration’s efforts to combat fraud.
- Key fraud schemes include the Feeding Our Future nonprofit’s $250 million COVID
