Federal Raids Target Childcare Fraud in Minnesota

0:00On April 28, federal agents hit multiple spots in Minnesota on Tuesday, executing search warrants and grabbing records in a big fraud probe. Targeting publicly funded child programs like Child Care Subsidies, this kicked off months after a right-wing influencer's video claimed Somali community members ran fake centers to snag federal cash, though initial. Czechs found them operating normally. Minnesota seen real issues before, with at least 65 convictions. Many Somali Americans for scamming a kid's food program that started under Biden. DHS jumped in with state crews, raiding daycares, businesses, and homes, including two from that video. Officials say joint ops are key to nailing crooks, while FBI director Cash Patel blasted Governor Walls online for claiming credit amid the mess. A lawyer noted the sweep's hit, Somali run Child Care, Autism, and Health Spots, calling it a targeted fraud hunt. Non-profits defend most operators as legit, blaming broken systems that bad actors exploit.

1:04Tensions run high with Trump's spotlighting Minnesota Somali community and fraud, plus Vice President Vance pausing $243 million. Dollars and Medicaid funds sparking a failed lawsuit from the state. Walls pushes for teamwork, but cries political payback as probes roll on. You've been listening to Global News today, AI-powered Global Coverage.