Minnesota Fraud: Industrial-Scale Scams Threaten Social Services

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota uncover alarming surge in large-scale fraud, with entire companies created to siphon off federal funds meant for social services. Fraudulent schemes fund lavish lifestyles, including international travel and luxury vehicles. Five new defendants charged in housing services fraud, with two allegedly pocketing $750,000 intended for Medicaid recipients. Another defendant accused of submitting $1.4 million in fraudulent claims, some used to purchase cryptocurrency, and has reportedly fled the country. Thirteen individuals implicated in schemes to defraud Minnesota Housing Stability Services Program. New defendant named in separate case involving state-run program for children with autism, accused of submitting millions in fraudulent Medicaid reimbursement claims. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.