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Fraud Allegations: Minnesota Somali Community Funds Al-Shabaab?

11/21/2025

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A City Journal report claims Minnesota's Somali community funneled taxpayer money to Al-Shabaab through welfare fraud.
The report alleges millions misappropriated from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Six of eight federally charged individuals are linked to the Somali community.
The investigation has drawn scrutiny of Governor Tim Walz's administration.
It cites a broader fraud issue, including a $250 million scheme involving Feeding Our Future.

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A City Journal report claims Minnesota's Somali community funneled taxpayer money to Al-Shabaab through welfare fraud.
The report alleges millions misappropriated from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Six of eight federally charged individuals are linked to the Somali community.
The investigation has drawn scrutiny of Governor Tim Walz's administration.
It cites a broader fraud issue, including a $250 million scheme involving Feeding Our Future.