Federal authorities raid Minneapolis businesses in sweeping fraud investigation

10 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 2

Agents executed 22 search warrants at more than 20 sites on Tuesday, including childcare facilities accused of billing the state for care not provided.
The probe targets largely Somali-owned businesses and is described as a federal fraud case, not an immigration operation, amid allegations taxpayer money funded luxury cars and goods.
The raids come as Minnesota faces wider scrutiny over welfare and Medicaid fraud, including the $300 million Feeding Our Future pandemic case that drew renewed national attention in 2025.

Beyond individual arrests, what systemic flaws allowed billions in Minnesota welfare funds to be stolen for years?

With fraud convictions rising, how can Minnesota's Somali community rebuild trust and protect its honest entrepreneurs?