FBI raids Minneapolis childcare facilities, part of sweeping fraud investigation
Federal agents raided over 20 locations in Minneapolis, including childcare facilities, as part of a large-scale fraud investigation. The operation targeted largely Somali-owned businesses suspected of billing for childcare services not rendered. Authorities emphasized the investigation is not related to immigration enforcement.
- ▪The FBI and other law enforcement agencies executed 22 federal search warrants in Minnesota on April 28, 2026.
- ▪The raids focused on businesses accused of fraud, including submitting claims for childcare that was not provided.
- ▪Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stated that state agencies identified suspicious activity and shared information with federal partners.
- ▪Vice President JD Vance commented on the operation, praising federal efforts to combat fraud.
- ▪The Department of Justice confirmed the operation was a court-authorized fraud investigation unrelated to immigration.
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Minnesota Fraud Exposed FBI raids Minneapolis childcare facilities, part of sweeping fraud investigation Operation was not related to immigration enforcement, sources says By Bill Melugin , Stephen Sorace Fox News Published April 28, 2026 8:40am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Federal agents raid 22 Minneapolis businesses in massive fraud investigation Fox News' Brooke Taylor reports as federal agents conduct large-scale raids targeting fraud at 22 businesses across Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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