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Minnesota Lawmakers Highlight Fraud Schemes at Hearing Before House Committee

The House Oversight Committee investigates $9 billion in Minnesota social services fraud, with prosecutors charging multiple defendants and lawmakers seeking accountability and prevention measures.

  • Republican Minnesota lawmakers stated that criminals are misusing tax dollars meant for childcare, purchasing luxury goods and real estate abroad, highlighting a long-standing issue.
  • The Tim Walz administration is accused of failing to protect taxpayers and ignoring credible fraud reports for years.
  • Whistleblower allegations about daycare fraud date back 15 years, according to Robbins.
  • Robbins dismissed accusations of racism related to fraud investigations, noting that 85 of the 98 indicted individuals are of Somali descent.
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House Oversight hearing over fraud allegations in Minnesota drew shouting and partisan fury. Here are the takeaways

At a swiftly scheduled House Oversight Committee hearing in the US Capitol Wednesday, Republican Minnesota state lawmakers testified that tax dollars intended for child care aid in their state are being absconded by criminals to purchase luxury homes and cars, property in Turkey and apartment buildings in Kenya – and that local Democrats have known about it.

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Alpha News broke the news in on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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