FBI raids Mini Childcare and 21 other south Minneapolis sites in fraud probe
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Updated · Fox News · May 5
FBI raids Mini Childcare and 21 other south Minneapolis sites in fraud probe
11 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 5
The operation targeted 22 locations on 28 April, with Mini Childcare, formerly Mako Childcare, among those searched in south Minneapolis.
The report links the raids to a broader investigation into alleged fraud and weak oversight in government programmes, citing Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scandal as a prominent example.
It says federal watchdogs have identified wider improper payments across programmes, while the Trump administration has created a task force led by Vice President JD Vance to strengthen fraud prevention.
With massive data sharing to stop fraud, what new safeguards will protect Americans' personal information from misuse?
As AI fights fraud, how will the government ensure eligible citizens are not wrongly denied essential benefits?
The April 2026 Minnesota Raids: Exposing $2 Billion Fraud in Autism and Child Care Programs
Overview
On April 28, 2026, federal and state investigators raided 22 sites in Minnesota targeting autism centers and childcare providers, following a major fraud investigation led by a task force under Vice President JD Vance. Criminal networks exploited Minnesota's high-trust social service systems and pandemic-related oversight gaps to submit false Medicaid and childcare claims. Systemic failures, including obstruction by senior DHS officials and the shutdown of key investigative units, allowed the fraud to persist. The raids sparked political conflict and community fear, especially among Somali-Americans, while disrupting care for vulnerable families. In response, Governor Walz proposed reforms amid bipartisan criticism, as federal authorities pursued prosecutions and withheld $259 million in Medicaid funds to enforce accountability.