After Gov. Walz announced his decision to drop out of the race, the Minnesota GOP is now demanding answers from Walz’s second in command, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim explains.
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Fraud investigator: Wasted taxpayer dollars going to day cares [Feb. 24, 2015]
AIR DATE: Feb. 24, 2015: FOX 9 speaks with a former fraud investigator with the government who says millions of taxpayer dollars are being wasted on day cares. Steve Halicki claims the centers are collecting public subsidies for bogus child care services. FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon dug deeper into this issue.
Fed childcare payments to Minnesota frozen during fraud investigation
Minnesota: Cash-Luggage Clues in Day Care Fraud
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Reports say large amounts of cash were left in Minnesota in carry-on luggage for years. Some trips involved up to $1 million at a time. The claims date back at least to 2014. The reports also describe a sharp rise starting in 2016. A 2018 report cited totals of $84 million in… Continue reading Minnesota: Cash-Luggage Clues in Day Care Fraud
Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm
MINNESOTA ( trfnews.i234.me ) — A series of alleged fraud schemes has shaped Minnesota’s largest fraud crisis in recent history, with cases stretching back nearly a decade. The allegations date to 2015. That year, some daycare centers were accused of overbilling Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program. Investigators later expanded their focus to other programs. More… Continue reading Minnesota Fraud Cases Fuel Political Firestorm
Bismarck: Florida Fraud Suspect Arrested
Bismarck (trfnews.i234.me) — A 24-year-old wanted in Florida was arrested in Bismarck. Authorities say the case involves alleged fraud against St. Lucie County residents. Investigators say the victims were targeted in 2024. Arrest and jail status Kylen Running Hawk was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 16, authorities said. Bismarck authorities worked with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s… Continue reading Bismarck: Florida Fraud Suspect Arrested
Minnesota Medicaid Fraud May Top $9B, Feds Say
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Federal investigators say suspected fraud in Minnesota Medicaid services could be massive. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said Thursday the total could reach $9 billion or more. He spoke during a news conference in Minneapolis. Thompson pointed to 14 Medicaid services flagged as “high risk.” He said those programs totaled… Continue reading Minnesota Medicaid Fraud May Top $9B, Feds Say
More Charged, Minnesota’s Mulit-Billion $ Fraud Case
Moorhead: 4 Women Charged With Welfare Fraud
Moorhead (trfnews.i234.me) — Four women have been charged with welfare fraud in separate cases filed in Clay County Court. The cases were filed in Moorhead, Minnesota. Each woman is charged with felony wrongfully obtaining assistance. Court records list the cases as separate matters. The allegations involve SNAP and other public benefits. Who is charged Katilynn… Continue reading Moorhead: 4 Women Charged With Welfare Fraud
