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$700 Million Cash Flow Under Investigation at Minneapolis Airport

1/12/2026

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Federal officials report nearly $700 million in cash detected in luggage at the Minneapolis airport over two years, largely linked to Somali money couriers and under investigation for ties to a multibillion-dollar fraud scheme.
The cash movements began about a decade ago.
Rep. Jeff Crank says Congress should tighten tracking laws to address cash flows.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defends the Somali community, saying fraud concerns are exaggerated and most Somali immigrants contribute positively.

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Story summary

Federal officials report nearly $700 million in cash detected in luggage at the Minneapolis airport over two years, largely linked to Somali money couriers and under investigation for ties to a multibillion-dollar fraud scheme.
The cash movements began about a decade ago.
Rep. Jeff Crank says Congress should tighten tracking laws to address cash flows.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defends the Somali community, saying fraud concerns are exaggerated and most Somali immigrants contribute positively.