Minnesota officials respond to day care fraud viral video: 'No findings of fraud'

Minnesota officials revealed Monday the state is taking a second look at several day care centers featured in a now viral YouTube fraud investigation but say past visits and investigations uncovered no hard evidence of fraud.

DHS says it is making 'door-to-door' visits to 'suspected fraud sites' in Minnesota

The Department of Homeland Security says it is sending its investigators on “door-to-door" visits to “suspected fraud sites" in Minnesota as part of a crackdown effort.

FBI Director Kash Patel responds to MN fraud viral video: 'Tip of the iceberg'

Responding to social media videos purporting to uncover new examples of Minnesota fraud, FBI Director Kash Patel says his agency's investigation into fraud in Minnesota is continuing, saying cases that have already been prosecuted are just the “tip of the iceberg."

Minnesota fraud now under focus
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The U.S. House oversight committee is investigating Minnesota's handling of fraud after federal prosecutors highlighted the potential of up to $9 billion stemming from programs throughout the state.

House committee expands probe into Minnesota fraud

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is expanding its investigation into Medicaid fraud in Minnesota, days after the U.S. Attorney's Office suggested the fraud could have cost the state billions.

Minnesota focuses on fraud prevention
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After federal prosecutors highlighted a potential fraud of $9 billion, Minnesota state agencies are focusing on fraud prevention.

Minnesota mayors raise concerns over fraud, rising costs in letter to state leaders

A group of 98 mayors from across Minnesota sent a joint letter to state leaders raising concerns about widespread fraud, unfunded mandates, and rising costs that they say are shifting financial burdens onto cities and local taxpayers.

Gov. Walz: ‘No evidence’ of fraud in billions despite allegations

Governor Tim Walz is under ever-increasing criticism for how his administration has handled rampant fraud in state-administered federal programs.

Gov. Walz responds to $9 billion fraud accusations
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Gov. Walz responded on Friday to speculation from federal prosecutors that fraud throughout Minnesota’s service programs could total more than $9 billion. FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest.

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.

Governor Walz speaks on Affordable Care Act, fraud charges
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke to reporters about healthcare subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year. He also took questions about the latest criminal charges filed against fraudsters in the state. 

FBI raids home health provider in MN
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Federal investigators are looking into fraud in the state which led to a raid by the FBI in Bloomington. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

Federal prosecutors: Minnesota fraud crisis could top $9B

Federal prosecutors said they are just getting started looking into Minnesota’s social services fraud schemes.

Minnesota fraud connections uncovered
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Prosecutors have filed charges against six people who they say defrauded nutrition, housing and autism services programs in Minnesota. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest details.

Feds: 'No indication' Minnesota fraudsters were seeking to fund terrorists

Federal authorities say they have not found any evidence of defrauded taxpayer funds being sent to terrorist groups, but add that it's possible some money may have fallen into the hands of al-Shabab, which controls parts of Somalia.

Feds announce fraud guilty plea
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced the guilty plea of a man that officials believe played a role in several prominent fraud schemes. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the details of the multi-million-dollar swindle.

6 charged in Minnesota Medicaid fraud as $18B programs probed

Prosecutors have charged six individuals with defrauding various state programs, with investigations now extending into Minnesota's Medicaid program.