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Minnesota's Social Services Fraud Crisis: Key Testimony Ahead

1/3/2026

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Minnesota is facing a significant fraud crisis in social services and housing programs.
Former DHS Commissioner Jodi Harpstead will testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee about widespread fraud allegations.
Following her departure, Minnesota shut down a housing program due to fraudulent activities, leading to multiple indictments.
Federal investigations into these fraud networks are ongoing, including actions related to denaturalization and deportation of Somali individuals involved.

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Minnesota is facing a significant fraud crisis in social services and housing programs.
Former DHS Commissioner Jodi Harpstead will testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee about widespread fraud allegations.
Following her departure, Minnesota shut down a housing program due to fraudulent activities, leading to multiple indictments.
Federal investigations into these fraud networks are ongoing, including actions related to denaturalization and deportation of Somali individuals involved.