FBI Raids 22 Somali-Linked Sites in New Minneapolis 'Rampant Fraud' Probe

By Gabe Whisnant and Dan GoodingShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Federal authorities on Tuesday executed more than 20 court‑approved search warrants across the Minneapolis area as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud involving publicly funded social programs.The coordinated raids at Somali-linked businesses highlight an intensifying federal crackdown on suspected misuse of taxpayer money and deepen tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota officials.The investigation could expose additional criminal charges, further scrutiny of state oversight of aid programs, and renewed financial pressure on Minnesota after recent threats to…

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