Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and FBI Director Kash Patel announced a sweeping federal fraud crackdown in St. Cloud, Minnesota, detailing a 26-count indictment tied to over $41 million in alleged healthcare and social services fraud.
Key Details of the Minnesota Crackdown
- Search Warrants and Arrests: Federal authorities executed 17 search warrants across the Twin Cities area targeting residences, a childcare center, and developmental intervention units, resulting in four arrests tied to millions in alleged healthcare fraud:
- Feisal Elmi (Aspen Associates): Faced 11 counts with $8 million in estimated losses.
- Jama Mohamod (American Home Health Care): Faced charges tied to roughly $3.27 million in losses.
- Faiza Ahmed (Home Sweet Home): Faced charges involving about $10 million in intended fraud.
- Habiba Mohamed (Smart Therapy): Charged with conspiracy over nearly $20 million in intended fraud.
- Federal Task Force & New Initiatives: Officials introduced a broader "War on Fraud" campaign featuring a centralized tip portal and FinCEN geographic targeting orders to track overseas funds.
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CBS News Minnesota: https://cbsnews.com
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