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Maine Representatives Accused of Medicaid Fraud Amid Controversy

12/9/2025

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Democratic Maine State Representatives Deqa Dhalac and Yusuf Yusuf are tied to Gateway Community Services (GCS), accused of defrauding Maine's Medicaid program.
Whistleblower Christopher Bernardini alleges GCS manipulated records to bill for services not provided.
Republican State Senator Matt Harrington has called for an investigation into these allegations.
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Somali communities, Dhalac and Yusuf defended their constituents, urged unity, and rejected dehumanization.

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Democratic Maine State Representatives Deqa Dhalac and Yusuf Yusuf are tied to Gateway Community Services (GCS), accused of defrauding Maine's Medicaid program.
Whistleblower Christopher Bernardini alleges GCS manipulated records to bill for services not provided.
Republican State Senator Matt Harrington has called for an investigation into these allegations.
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Somali communities, Dhalac and Yusuf defended their constituents, urged unity, and rejected dehumanization.