Minnesota fraud charges: Blaine man submitted false claims for dead patient
A Blaine man facing charges after an investigation by the Minnesota Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Unit is accused of submitting false claims, including claims for care provided to a dead patient.
A Blaine man facing charges after an investigation by the Minnesota Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Unit is accused of submitting false claims, including claims for care provided to a dead patient.
Feeding our Future fraud: Asha Jama sentenced to 6 months in prison
Asha Jama was sentenced Tuesday to six months in federal prison and must pay $449,000 in restitution for her role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme.
Asha Jama was sentenced Tuesday to six months in federal prison and must pay $449,000 in restitution for her role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme.
Najmo Ahmed gets 14 months in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Najmo Ahmed was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison on Monday for her role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme.
Najmo Ahmed was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison on Monday for her role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme.
MN fraud: 2 Feeding our Future convicts to be sentenced this week
Two people convicted in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme will soon learn how long they will spend behind bars.
Two people convicted in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme will soon learn how long they will spend behind bars.
Feeding Our Future fraud: 2 set for sentencing
Two more people convicted in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme will learn how much time they will spend in prison. Najmo Ahmed pleaded guilty to receiving more than $4.2 million after fraudulently claiming to serve 1.4 million meals to children, with prosecutors stating the laundered money was used to fund a lavish lifestyle. Another defendant, Asha Jama, will also be sentenced for defrauding the child nutrition program of more than $5 million.
Two more people convicted in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme will learn how much time they will spend in prison. Najmo Ahmed pleaded guilty to receiving more than $4.2 million after fraudulently claiming to serve 1.4 million meals to children, with prosecutors stating the laundered money was used to fund a lavish lifestyle. Another defendant, Asha Jama, will also be sentenced for defrauding the child nutrition program of more than $5 million.
Minnesota fraudster ordered to pay $2.5M for child food program scheme
A Minnesota man has been ordered to pay millions after a jury found he defrauded a federal food program meant to help hungry children during the pandemic.
A Minnesota man has been ordered to pay millions after a jury found he defrauded a federal food program meant to help hungry children during the pandemic.
Federal bill targets 'ghost students' as Minnesota community colleges crack down
Federal lawmakers are taking steps to fight back against so-called "ghost students" – scammers who enroll in colleges, claim financial aid and disappear with taxpayer money.
Federal lawmakers are taking steps to fight back against so-called "ghost students" – scammers who enroll in colleges, claim financial aid and disappear with taxpayer money.
Minnesota flagged over 7,700 bogus students
The State of Minnesota has flagged over 7,700 "ghost students". FOX 9's MIke Manzoni has more.
The State of Minnesota has flagged over 7,700 "ghost students". FOX 9's MIke Manzoni has more.
MN awarded $2.5M in False Claims Act case
The State of Minnesota has been awarded $2.5 million in damages and penalties in a False Claims Act. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more.
The State of Minnesota has been awarded $2.5 million in damages and penalties in a False Claims Act. FOX 9 Investigator Paul Blume has more.
Feeding our Future defendant surrenders to federal authorities in MN
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota and federal law enforcement officials held a press conference to announce the surrender of a defendant involved in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota and federal law enforcement officials held a press conference to announce the surrender of a defendant involved in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.
Feeding our Future defendant surrenders to federal authorities in MN
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota and federal law enforcement officials are holding a press conference to announce the surrender of a defendant involved in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota and federal law enforcement officials are holding a press conference to announce the surrender of a defendant involved in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota.
Families face uncertainty as Medicaid service providers lose fundign
Families are facing uncertainty as Minnesota Medicaid providers are losing funding. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Families are facing uncertainty as Minnesota Medicaid providers are losing funding. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
New Minneapolis Medicaid facility navigates approval process amid mass provider drop
A new Minneapolis healthcare facility is nearly ready to open its doors, but it is still in the middle of navigating a complex approval process.
A new Minneapolis healthcare facility is nearly ready to open its doors, but it is still in the middle of navigating a complex approval process.
New Medicaid facility planned in Minnesota
A new recuperative care facility says patients have flooded it with calls since the state dropped thousands of Medicaid providers last week in an effort to root out fraud and avoid losing federal funding. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni offers an inside look at the planned facility in Minneapolis.
A new recuperative care facility says patients have flooded it with calls since the state dropped thousands of Medicaid providers last week in an effort to root out fraud and avoid losing federal funding. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni offers an inside look at the planned facility in Minneapolis.
New fraud report blames Minnesota leaders
A new federal report alleges Minnesota’s top officials failed to stop fraud even after concerns were flagged, as Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have both defended their efforts to combat fraud over the years.
A new federal report alleges Minnesota’s top officials failed to stop fraud even after concerns were flagged, as Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have both defended their efforts to combat fraud over the years.
House report blames Walz, Ellison for ignoring fraud warnings signs
A report issued by a GOP-led Oversight Committee in the U.S. House is accusing Gov. Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of failing to take action against fraud for years.
A report issued by a GOP-led Oversight Committee in the U.S. House is accusing Gov. Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of failing to take action against fraud for years.
MN fraud: Feeding Our Future suspect named on FBI's new ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list
The FBI added a Minnesota man accused of participating in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme to its newly unveiled "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, and is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction.
The FBI added a Minnesota man accused of participating in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme to its newly unveiled "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, and is offering up to $150,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction.
MN fraud: Minnesota DHS notifies 3,400+ Medicaid providers that they are facing removal
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has notified more then 3,400 providers that they are facing removal as the state completes a massive revalidation effort while it battles with the federal government over $2 billion in funding.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has notified more then 3,400 providers that they are facing removal as the state completes a massive revalidation effort while it battles with the federal government over $2 billion in funding.
Rep. Engen drops ‘financial watchdog’ state auditor bid, files MN House reelection
Once claiming he would run to be a "financial watchdog" for the state of Minnesota, Rep. Elliott Engen failed to file to run for the position before the deadline on Tuesday.
Once claiming he would run to be a "financial watchdog" for the state of Minnesota, Rep. Elliott Engen failed to file to run for the position before the deadline on Tuesday.
Medicaid fraudster still owes $1.7M in restitution
A recent FOX 9 investigation found that Medicaid fraudsters owe millions but pay back little with several other defendants discharged from probation after making either minimal or no payments towards their court-imposed debts.
A recent FOX 9 investigation found that Medicaid fraudsters owe millions but pay back little with several other defendants discharged from probation after making either minimal or no payments towards their court-imposed debts.