DOJ unveils ‘largest autism fraud scheme’ tied to $90 million Minnesota Medicaid theft
The Justice Department has charged 15 defendants in connection with a $90 million fraud scheme involving Minnesota Medicaid. This case is described as the largest autism fraud scheme uncovered by the department, with allegations of fake diagnoses and fraudulent billing. Officials emphasize the exploitation of vulnerable children and the need for increased oversight in social service programs.
- ▪The defendants allegedly stole over $90 million from Minnesota Medicaid and other programs.
- ▪Prosecutors claim that two autism clinics fraudulently billed Medicaid for unnecessary or nonexistent services.
- ▪Some of the fraud proceeds were reportedly used to purchase luxury items and transfer funds overseas.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 17:44:59 +0000 |
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The Justice Department on Thursday announced criminal charges against 15 defendants accused of stealing more than $90 million from Minnesota Medicaid and other taxpayer-funded social service programs in what officials described as the “largest autism fraud scheme” ever uncovered by the department. Federal prosecutors said the cases span seven separate Minnesota-managed Medicaid programs that were allegedly exploited through fake diagnoses, kickback schemes, fraudulent billing, and nonexistent care for vulnerable children and disabled adults.
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