Alleged Medicaid fraudster released from federal custody GPS monitoring
A Twin Cities man accused of stealing nearly $1.3 million from a Medicaid program meant to help people with disabilities find housing was released from federal custody on GPS monitoring and home confinement after pleading not guilty in the case. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
A Twin Cities man accused of stealing nearly $1.3 million from a Medicaid program meant to help people with disabilities find housing was released from federal custody on GPS monitoring and home confinement after pleading not guilty in the case. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Hennepin Co. rejects Operation Metro Surge relief program applications after 'rigorous review'
A Hennepin County program meant to help small businesses during Operation Metro Surge approved less than half of its applications after officials flagged more than 200 for potential fraud.
A Hennepin County program meant to help small businesses during Operation Metro Surge approved less than half of its applications after officials flagged more than 200 for potential fraud.
Alleged Medicaid Fraudster who initially fled country, released from federal custody
A Twin Cities man accused of stealing nearly $1.3 million from a Medicaid program meant to help people with disabilities find housing was released from federal custody on GPS monitoring and home confinement after pleading not guilty in the case.
A Twin Cities man accused of stealing nearly $1.3 million from a Medicaid program meant to help people with disabilities find housing was released from federal custody on GPS monitoring and home confinement after pleading not guilty in the case.
Medicaid fraud suspect released on GPS monitoring
Kaamil Omar Sallah pleaded not guilty to four counts of wire fraud in a federal case involving Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services program. Prosecutors allege Sallah and his coconspirators fraudulently claimed about $1.4 million in program funds through fake and inflated billing.
Kaamil Omar Sallah pleaded not guilty to four counts of wire fraud in a federal case involving Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services program. Prosecutors allege Sallah and his coconspirators fraudulently claimed about $1.4 million in program funds through fake and inflated billing.
FBI will ‘continue to root out’ fraud in Minnesota, Patel says
Sen. Amy Klobuchar asked FBI Director Kash Patel for an update on fraud investigations in Minnesota and across the country during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Patel said the Feeding Our Future investigation remains ongoing and that the FBI will “continue to root out that fraud in Minnesota.”
Sen. Amy Klobuchar asked FBI Director Kash Patel for an update on fraud investigations in Minnesota and across the country during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Patel said the Feeding Our Future investigation remains ongoing and that the FBI will “continue to root out that fraud in Minnesota.”
Medicaid fraudster’s corporate bank account off limits, judge rules
A Hennepin County judge has denied the State of Minnesota's attempt to drain more than $650,000 from a corporate checking account to pay down the massive restitution debt of a convicted Medicaid fraudster.
A Hennepin County judge has denied the State of Minnesota's attempt to drain more than $650,000 from a corporate checking account to pay down the massive restitution debt of a convicted Medicaid fraudster.
Husband and wife sentenced in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
A husband and wife have been sentenced for their role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
A husband and wife have been sentenced for their role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
Feeding Our Future: Man sentenced to 5 years for running fraudulent 'Stigma-Free' meal site in Wilmar
A man who claimed to serve 1.6 million meals to children in Wilmar was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future scheme.
A man who claimed to serve 1.6 million meals to children in Wilmar was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future scheme.
Feeding Our Future fraudsters sentenced to prison, ordered to pay restitution
Another defendant in the Feeding Our Future scheme was sentenced for his role in stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers during the height of the COVID-19 panmdemic.
Another defendant in the Feeding Our Future scheme was sentenced for his role in stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers during the height of the COVID-19 panmdemic.
Feeding our Future fraudster sentenced for co-role in fake deli scheme
A Minneapolis man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to his role in a fraud scheme that stole millions during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a deli as a front to falsely claiming to be serving thousands of meals daily.
A Minneapolis man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to his role in a fraud scheme that stole millions during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a deli as a front to falsely claiming to be serving thousands of meals daily.
Feeding our Future fraudster heading to prison for turning child nutrition funds into personal business
Abdihakim Ali Ahmed was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme — one of the largest pandemic-era fraud cases in the country.
Abdihakim Ali Ahmed was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme — one of the largest pandemic-era fraud cases in the country.
Feeding our Future fraud sentences: Latest news
Two more people are being sentenced for their roles in the Feeding our Future fraud that stole more than $250 million in pandemic-era federal funds from programs meant to feed children. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the latest.
Two more people are being sentenced for their roles in the Feeding our Future fraud that stole more than $250 million in pandemic-era federal funds from programs meant to feed children. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the latest.
Former deli operator sentenced for role in Feeding our Future fraud
The former owner of Gurley Deli in Maplewood has been sentenced to prison for his role in claiming to be feeding children while stealing COVID-19 pandemic-era funds as part of the larger Feeding our Future fraud.
The former owner of Gurley Deli in Maplewood has been sentenced to prison for his role in claiming to be feeding children while stealing COVID-19 pandemic-era funds as part of the larger Feeding our Future fraud.
New Feeding our Future suspect sentenced
Another fraud perpetrator connected to the Feeding our Future scheme is headed to prison after being sentenced on Tuesday. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni is live from the Hennepin County courtroom.
Another fraud perpetrator connected to the Feeding our Future scheme is headed to prison after being sentenced on Tuesday. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni is live from the Hennepin County courtroom.
Fraud in Minnesota: Suspect who tried to tamper witness gets 6.5 years in prison
A Lakeville man who admitted in court to his role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
A Lakeville man who admitted in court to his role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
Rep. Demuth unveils 90-day plan to combat fraud
Republican gubernatorial candidate and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth unveiled a plan to combat taxpayer fraud if elected governor, including actions she would take during her first 90 days.
Republican gubernatorial candidate and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth unveiled a plan to combat taxpayer fraud if elected governor, including actions she would take during her first 90 days.
Ramsey County seniors lose $1.2M to fraud since August, sheriff's office warns
Scammers are targeting seniors in Ramsey County, and local authorities want the community to stay alert and take action.
Scammers are targeting seniors in Ramsey County, and local authorities want the community to stay alert and take action.
Fraud taskforce successes outlined by JD Vance
Calling fraud a “dual-victim crime” referring to both taxpayers and those who lose out on services, Vice President JD Vance outlines an alleged $230 billion in fraud stopped by a fraud taskforce created by the Trump administration, effecting both healthcare and SNAP services.
Calling fraud a “dual-victim crime” referring to both taxpayers and those who lose out on services, Vice President JD Vance outlines an alleged $230 billion in fraud stopped by a fraud taskforce created by the Trump administration, effecting both healthcare and SNAP services.
Medicaid fraud over $1M now carries mandatory prison time under new guidelines
Minnesota is enacting new Medicaid fraud sentencing guidelines that will send offenders found guilty of stealing more than $1 million to prison.
Minnesota is enacting new Medicaid fraud sentencing guidelines that will send offenders found guilty of stealing more than $1 million to prison.
Minnesota Senate race heats up before primary
The race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate is heating up, escalating into personal attacks during a debate on Monday. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
The race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate is heating up, escalating into personal attacks during a debate on Monday. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.