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New Federal Raids in Minnesota Highlight Problem of Fraud in Children’s Programs
Agents seized records at 22 sites as prosecutors pursue a fraud case tied to Feeding Our Future and other child nutrition programs.
- On Tuesday, federal agents executed 22 search warrants across Minnesota, targeting childcare centers and businesses in an ongoing fraud investigation involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and Homeland Security Investigations.
- Influencer Nick Shirley posted a video alleging childcare centers were collecting fake federal subsidies, catching the Trump administration's attention. Though state inspectors discounted the claims, authorities are now examining whether providers billed for services never provided.
- Minnesota's pandemic-era Feeding Our Future program resulted in at least 65 convictions, with prosecutors estimating $300 million in fraud losses. The scale reflects the state's ongoing struggle with public fund oversight across multiple social service programs.
- Democratic Governor Tim Walz welcomed the joint raids, saying "Joint investigations work, and securing justice depends on it." FBI Director Kash Patel mocked the governor on social media for taking credit while federal investigators led the probe.
- These raids follow Operation Metro Surge, an immigration crackdown President Donald Trump launched last December that strained relations with state officials. Authorities emphasize this investigation targets fraud, distinguishing it from the previous immigration enforcement actions.
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