Federal agents return to Minneapolis to target daycares for suspected fraud
Federal agents have returned to Minneapolis to investigate suspected fraud at approximately 20 childcare centers. This operation is part of a broader effort to address COVID-era fraud schemes in Minnesota. No arrests were made during the raids, which follow a previous crackdown on immigration-related issues.
- ▪Federal agents executed search warrants at around 20 childcare centers in Minneapolis.
- ▪The investigation targets suspected fraud related to COVID-era funding schemes.
- ▪Since 2021, 92 individuals have been charged in connection with these fraud schemes, with 67 convictions.
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Politics Months after Operation Metro Surge, federal agents return to Minneapolis to target daycares for suspected fraud By Jonah Kaplan Jonah Kaplan Investigative Reporter Jonah Kaplan is an award-winning journalist who has built a strong reputation for his balanced reporting, thoughtful interviews, and deeply researched coverage of high-impact issues affecting the community. His work appears on all of WCCO's newscasts and is often featured on CBS News' programs and platforms, including the CBS Evening News, CBS Mornings and CBS 24/7.
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