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House Committee Claims Minnesota Ignored Somali Fraud, $300M Lost

6/29/2026

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The Republican-led House Oversight Committee reported Minnesota officials ignored warnings about fraud that allegedly involved Somali community members.
State and federal raids targeted over 20 Minnesota locations, including childcare centers, in a crackdown on alleged fraud linked to Somali-owned businesses.
The committee said more than 110 people have been charged and estimated a loss of roughly $300 million in stolen federal child-nutrition funds.
Governor Tim Walz’s administration disputed the committee’s findings.

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The Republican-led House Oversight Committee reported Minnesota officials ignored warnings about fraud that allegedly involved Somali community members.
State and federal raids targeted over 20 Minnesota locations, including childcare centers, in a crackdown on alleged fraud linked to Somali-owned businesses.
The committee said more than 110 people have been charged and estimated a loss of roughly $300 million in stolen federal child-nutrition funds.
Governor Tim Walz’s administration disputed the committee’s findings.