Federal charges deepen Minnesota social services fraud probe
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MINNEAPOLIS — Federal and state officials announced new charges and detailed findings this week in a multi‑program fraud probe that has implicated assisted living, housing stabilization, autism and other social services programs. A federal prosecutor on Thursday charged six additional people and alleged more than $11.6 million was stolen from two programs; lawmakers said millions may have been improperly funneled into assisted living and that some indicted individuals continued receiving state payments. State hearings and a whistleblower portal generated hundreds of tips. Federal and state probes. Investigations continue and authorities expect more charges. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. October 2022: MSFRC X account begins public postings alleging internal DHS concerns.
- 2. Earlier this year: Minnesota House Fraud Prevention Committee creates a whistleblower portal to collect tips.
- 3. Weeks later: Committee hearings report allegations that millions were funneled into assisted living programs.
- 4. This Thursday: U.S. Attorney announces six additional federal charges tied to several state programs.
- 5. Ongoing: Investigators continue reviewing program spending, prosecutors expect more charges as probes expand.
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