Minnesota investigators say child care centers accused of fraud in viral video are operating normally. Here’s what comes next
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Key Points:
- A viral 43-minute video alleging fraud by Somali-run child care centers in Minnesota led to a federal funding freeze of about $185 million supporting 19,000 children, despite initial state investigations finding the centers operating normally.
- The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families is conducting ongoing investigations into multiple child care providers, with a federal deadline of January 9 set for the state to provide detailed verification of legitimate fund use.
- Federal agencies including DHS, ICE, and the FBI have increased investigations into alleged fraud, with the FBI emphasizing fraud prevention as a top priority, though no arrests have been confirmed publicly.
- Minnesota lawmakers and Governor Tim Walz are scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee amid accusations of negligence or complicity in
