Whistleblower reports suspected fraud in Ohio, points to Minnesota as precedent
- A whistleblower has accused the Somali migrant community in Ohio of being involved in Medicaid fraud similar to cases uncovered in Minnesota.
- Ohio attorney Mehek Cooke alleges doctors are 'rubber stamping' false claims, with scammers exploiting a loophole for funds.
- Cooke states scammers targeted elderly individuals, instructing them to lie for in-home care services funded by taxpayers.
- Cooke suggests audits are needed nationwide to address similar fraud issues in state Medicaid programs.
21 Articles
21 Articles
Whistleblower warns massive Somali fraud happening in third state as cascade of exposure powers on
Share This Story(Daily Caller News Foundation) — A lawyer and whistleblower says mass welfare fraud committed by Somalis in the U.S. extends to her home state of Ohio, citing discussions with anonymous providers, Fox News reported Friday. Attorney Mehek Cooke has heard from Medicaid providers among Ohio’s Somali population that they were pressured into participating in a fraud operation involving funds for fake medical conditions, she told Fox N…
'Minnesota just tip of spear’: Whistleblower warns MASSIVE Somali fraud ring now emerging in Ohio
A whistleblower warns Ohio is now facing a massive Medicaid fraud ring deeper than Minnesota’s scandal. Mehek Cooke says the decade-long scheme involves coerced providers, coached patients, and doctors rubber-stamping fake claims.Social media is exposing beneficiaries who claim to be bedridden but are seen partying online. Insiders allege nearly all recipients in certain circles don’t qualify, yet still collect up to $91K a year. As Ohio’s scand…
It's Spreading – Whistleblower Sounds Alarm on Somali Scam in Another State
The fraud that’s been plaguing Minnesota’s Medicaid system isn’t isolated—it’s now showing up in Ohio too. Attorney Mehek Cooke, who’s been tracking these schemes, appeared on Fox News and laid it out plain: a small group of criminals within Ohio’s Somali community is exploiting the state’s home-care program, raking in taxpayer money through fake diagnoses and ghost billing. Cooke explained how it works: scammers target elderly people, coach the…
Whistleblower Exposes Massive Somali Fraud Scheme in Ohio
An Ohio whistleblower is sounding the alarm on what she describes as a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud operation inside the state’s Somali community, a scheme she warns mirrors the explosive social-services scandal still unfolding in Minnesota.
Whistleblower warns massive Somali fraud happening in third state as ...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium












