VP Vance, Dr. Oz hold ‘war on fraud’ probe
Vice President Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz hold an event on fraud while promoting their “war on fraud” agenda, saying some Medicaid funds could be withheld from Minnesota in the process.
Vice President Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz hold an event on fraud while promoting their “war on fraud” agenda, saying some Medicaid funds could be withheld from Minnesota in the process.
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Anti-fraud package announced by DFL lawmakers [FULL]
A “sweeping package of legislation aimed at fighting and preventing fraud” was introduced by Minnesota House DFL lawmakers on Wednesday. The proposal is said to contain a broad agenda to “hold fraudsters accountable, update critical state IT systems, deliver excellence in governance and oversight and provide a pathway to legislate differently into the future.”
A “sweeping package of legislation aimed at fighting and preventing fraud” was introduced by Minnesota House DFL lawmakers on Wednesday. The proposal is said to contain a broad agenda to “hold fraudsters accountable, update critical state IT systems, deliver excellence in governance and oversight and provide a pathway to legislate differently into the future.”
'Fraud tourists' plead guilty to Minnesota Medicaid scheme
Two men from Philadelphia have admitted to their roles in a $3.5 million fraud scheme against Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Program that prosecutors have called a case of "fraud tourism." FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Two men from Philadelphia have admitted to their roles in a $3.5 million fraud scheme against Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Program that prosecutors have called a case of "fraud tourism." FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
'Fraud tourists' plead guilty to Minnesota Medicaid scheme
Prosecutors say these two men came to Minnesota not to enjoy the lakes and outdoors but to commit fraud. Now, they have pleaded guilty to their roles in a $3.5M scheme involving Minnesota’s Housing Stability Services Program.
Prosecutors say these two men came to Minnesota not to enjoy the lakes and outdoors but to commit fraud. Now, they have pleaded guilty to their roles in a $3.5M scheme involving Minnesota’s Housing Stability Services Program.
Care center licenses suspended by DHS after separate fraud investigations
Owners of care centers charged in separate fraud cases have had their licenses revoked by state officials.
Owners of care centers charged in separate fraud cases have had their licenses revoked by state officials.
Where fraud has been uncovered in other states: In-depth analysis
FOX 9 sought the records of fraud in other states to determine the scope and severity of the current schemes being uncovered in Minnesota.
FOX 9 sought the records of fraud in other states to determine the scope and severity of the current schemes being uncovered in Minnesota.
MN fraud: More than half of $18B spent on Medicaid programs could be fraud, feds say
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said at a press conference about fraud in Minnesota on Thursday that a "staggering" amount of money has been lost to fraud in Minnesota state services, giving the example of the 14 Medicaid programs, saying more than half of the $18 billion spent on these could be fraud.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said at a press conference about fraud in Minnesota on Thursday that a "staggering" amount of money has been lost to fraud in Minnesota state services, giving the example of the 14 Medicaid programs, saying more than half of the $18 billion spent on these could be fraud.
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Fraud in MN: New charges filed related to various state programs [FULL]
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced new charges related to fraud in several state programs, including five more people charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program, autism program fraud, and a new fraud case related to Integrated Community Services. Authorities are still working to determine how much this fraud has cost. More charges are expected in the future.
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced new charges related to fraud in several state programs, including five more people charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program, autism program fraud, and a new fraud case related to Integrated Community Services. Authorities are still working to determine how much this fraud has cost. More charges are expected in the future.
MN fraud: 'Staggering' amounts of money lost, U.S. Attorney says
The U.S. Attorney's Office says a "staggering" amount of money has been lost to fraud in Minnesota state services.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says a "staggering" amount of money has been lost to fraud in Minnesota state services.
MN fraud money: No indication it went to support terrorist group
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson on Thursday said there is no indication the suspects who are accused of defrauding Minnesota programs funneled the money to support terrorist groups.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson on Thursday said there is no indication the suspects who are accused of defrauding Minnesota programs funneled the money to support terrorist groups.
MN autism centers fraud scheme: New charges filed
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges have been filed in the autism centers fraud scheme, one of several schemes to defraud Minnesota state services programs in recent years.
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges have been filed in the autism centers fraud scheme, one of several schemes to defraud Minnesota state services programs in recent years.
'Fraud tourism': People traveled to MN because it's 'easy money'
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges related to various state programs in Minnesota, noting new charges in the Housing Stabilization Services Program, including people who came to Minnesota for "fraud tourism" because they heard the program was "easy money."
The U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday announced additional charges related to various state programs in Minnesota, noting new charges in the Housing Stabilization Services Program, including people who came to Minnesota for "fraud tourism" because they heard the program was "easy money."
MN housing program fraud: 5 more people charged
Five more people have been charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program fraud scheme, authorities announced at a press conference on Thursday. The U.S. Attorney's Office held a press conference to announce these cases of "fraud tourism." In total, 13 pepole have been charged in this program.
Five more people have been charged in Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services Program fraud scheme, authorities announced at a press conference on Thursday. The U.S. Attorney's Office held a press conference to announce these cases of "fraud tourism." In total, 13 pepole have been charged in this program.
Feds announce ‘targeted review’ of Minnesota unemployment, nutrition fraud
The "targeted review" of potential widespread fraud is said to be aimed at Minnesota’s Unemployment Insurance programs.
The "targeted review" of potential widespread fraud is said to be aimed at Minnesota’s Unemployment Insurance programs.
Fraud in Minnesota: Detailing the nearly $1 billion in schemes
Fraud in Minnesota has garnered national attention recently. From Feeding Our Future to Autism Providers and Housing Stabilization, here's a breakdown of the nearly $1 billion in fraud from Minnesota services.
Fraud in Minnesota has garnered national attention recently. From Feeding Our Future to Autism Providers and Housing Stabilization, here's a breakdown of the nearly $1 billion in fraud from Minnesota services.
MN Medicaid fraud: 2 plead guilty to recovery treatment overbilling
Leaders of Evergreen Recovery, an addiction treatment center, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after billing Medicaid for services that were never provided.
Leaders of Evergreen Recovery, an addiction treatment center, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after billing Medicaid for services that were never provided.
Feds: Housing fraud suspects spent stolen tax money on real estate in Kenya, luxury cars
The suspects in the wide-ranging housing fraud investigation used millions of stolen tax dollars to invest in real estate in Kenya and lease luxury vehicles, prosecutors said.
The suspects in the wide-ranging housing fraud investigation used millions of stolen tax dollars to invest in real estate in Kenya and lease luxury vehicles, prosecutors said.
8 federally charged in massive Minnesota Housing Stabilization Services fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged eight people in connection to defrauding millions of dollars from the Minnesota Housing Stabilization Services program.
Federal prosecutors have charged eight people in connection to defrauding millions of dollars from the Minnesota Housing Stabilization Services program.
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8 charged in massive MN housing stabilization fraud scheme [FULL]
Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson announced charges against eight people in a massive housing stabilization fraud scheme in Minnesota. Eight people have been charged with federal crimes for their alleged roles in the scheme. Authorities say this is the first wave of charges.
Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson announced charges against eight people in a massive housing stabilization fraud scheme in Minnesota. Eight people have been charged with federal crimes for their alleged roles in the scheme. Authorities say this is the first wave of charges.