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U.S. Treasury Launches Fraud Crackdown on Somali Networks

1/12/2026

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The U.S. Treasury launched a Minnesota fraud crackdown targeting Somali-linked networks in Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced enhanced financial surveillance and investigations into alleged misuse of taxpayer funds.
The USDA suspended federal funding to Minnesota due to widespread fraud in public programs.
Bessent said IRS audits and a new task force will probe pandemic-era tax incentive abuses to recover funds.

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The U.S. Treasury launched a Minnesota fraud crackdown targeting Somali-linked networks in Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced enhanced financial surveillance and investigations into alleged misuse of taxpayer funds.
The USDA suspended federal funding to Minnesota due to widespread fraud in public programs.
Bessent said IRS audits and a new task force will probe pandemic-era tax incentive abuses to recover funds.