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ICE Targets $9 Billion Fraud in Minnesota Daycare Scheme

12/30/2025

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted operations in Minnesota on December 29, 2025 tied to a billion-dollar fraud.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is probing fraudulent daycare and healthcare centers tied to the case.
Authorities say up to $9 billion may have been stolen through false claims.
Arrests have been made, primarily Somali immigrants who allegedly created fake businesses and nonprofits to exploit federally funded programs.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted operations in Minnesota on December 29, 2025 tied to a billion-dollar fraud.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is probing fraudulent daycare and healthcare centers tied to the case.
Authorities say up to $9 billion may have been stolen through false claims.
Arrests have been made, primarily Somali immigrants who allegedly created fake businesses and nonprofits to exploit federally funded programs.