Hennepin County (trfnews.i234.me) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under heavy pressure as new fraud probes, whistleblower claims, and political attacks focus on how his administration handled suspected abuse in state and federal aid programs. The most visible case is the Feeding Our Future child nutrition scheme. Federal prosecutors say the network stole about $250… Continue reading Hennepin County: Walz Faces $1B Fraud Probes
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Otter Tail County: Man Charged in $1M COVID Fraud
Otter Tail County: Man Charged in $1M COVID Fraud Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minnesota man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he stole more than $1 million through fake food service sites linked to COVID-19 relief programs in Pelican Rapids and Moorhead. Mugshot of Abdirashid Bixi Dool Federal prosecutors say Abdirashid Bixi… Continue reading Otter Tail County: Man Charged in $1M COVID Fraud
Woman Charged in $34K FM Bank Identity Theft Scheme
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) – A 61-year-old woman has been charged with identity theft after prosecutors said she used a stolen identity to withdraw $34,000 from two American Federal Bank branches in Fargo and Moorhead. The withdrawals occurred on the same day in November 2023. The charge was filed in Clay County. Ginger Lorrine Lemons had a… Continue reading Woman Charged in $34K FM Bank Identity Theft Scheme
Bemidji Woman Charged in Card Fraud Case
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji woman has been charged with credit card fraud in connection with a grocery delivery incident in Grand Forks. According to court documents, Kassandra M. Franco of Bemidji was working as a grocery delivery driver for a store in Grand Forks when the alleged fraud occurred. Investigators say Franco… Continue reading Bemidji Woman Charged in Card Fraud Case
Park Rapids Man Charged in 2022 Arson Case
Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Park Rapids, Minnesota, man is facing felony charges of arson and insurance fraud following a 2022 house fire north of the city. According to court documents, Mark John Jenni is charged in connection with a suspicious fire that occurred on September 17, 2022. Investigators say Jenni first contacted his insurance… Continue reading Park Rapids Man Charged in 2022 Arson Case
Polk County Warns of Fake Equipment Sales Site
Polk County Sheriff Warns of Fake Equipment Sales Website Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a fake online business that is defrauding people by pretending to sell farm and construction equipment. In a press release issued on Thursday, October 30, the sheriff’s office stated that it has received multiple… Continue reading Polk County Warns of Fake Equipment Sales Site
Pine River Man Charged in Pinecone Payment Fraud Case
Pine River Man Charged in Pinecone Payment Fraud Case HUBBARD COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Pine River man is accused of defrauding the State of Minnesota out of thousands of dollars in a pinecone collection program, according to Minnesota court records. Donald Edward Anderson of Pine River has been charged with felony theft by swindle after allegedly… Continue reading Pine River Man Charged in Pinecone Payment Fraud Case
Woman Pleads Guilty to Voter Fraud in Itasca County
Woman Pleads Guilty to Voter Fraud, Ordered to Write Essay ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A rural Nashwauk woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to voter fraud after admitting she filled out an absentee ballot in her deceased mother’s name during the 2024 general election. As part of her sentence, she must read a book about voting… Continue reading Woman Pleads Guilty to Voter Fraud in Itasca County
Otter Tail Co. Couple Charged in $647K Fraud Case
Otter Tail Co. Couple Charged in $647K Fraud Case Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A former Minnesota couple now living in Florida is facing dozens of felony charges in connection with a large-scale fraud case. Court records show the pair allegedly defrauded state assistance programs of more than $647,000. Horia and Sandra Marcu, formerly of… Continue reading Otter Tail Co. Couple Charged in $647K Fraud Case
Polk Co. Man Accused of $2.8K Fraud on Mother
Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man is facing a felony charge in Polk County after investigators say he exploited his mother’s finances over the course of a year. According to court documents, 31-year-old Chais William Leach is charged with financial transaction card fraud. Prosecutors allege that between January 2023 and February 2024, Leach… Continue reading Polk Co. Man Accused of $2.8K Fraud on Mother