Owner of daycare in viral Nick Shirley video charged in $4.6M daycare fraud scheme, prosecutors say
Fahima Egeh Mahamud, owner of a Minnesota daycare featured in a viral video, has been charged with a $4.6 million daycare fraud scheme. She is accused of submitting fraudulent claims to the Child Care Assistance Program while falsely certifying co-payments from families. This case is part of a larger investigation into alleged fraud in Minnesota's childcare system following the video's release.
- ▪Fahima Egeh Mahamud was charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
- ▪She allegedly pocketed millions meant for children's meals through fraudulent claims.
- ▪Mahmoud was previously indicted for her role in a $250 million 'Feeding Our Future' scheme.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Minnesota daycare owner in viral Nick Shirley video charged in $4.6 million fraud scheme — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Daycare owner charged with fraud tried to flee U.S. after closing center, prosecutors say — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Owner of daycare in viral Nick Shirley video charged as part of $4.6M daycare fraud scheme: prosecutors — New York Post
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Minnesota Fraud Exposed Owner of daycare in viral Nick Shirley video charged in $4.6M daycare fraud scheme, prosecutors say Trump administration froze $185M in Minnesota childcare funding after YouTuber's video exposed allegedly empty centers By Louis Casiano Fox News Published May 20, 2026 7:33pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video DHS ramps up investigation into Minnesota fraud following viral video Fox News correspondent Garrett Tenney and Fox News contributor Hugh Hewitt join 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the allegations of mass fraud in Minnesota daycare centers following a viral video from YouTuber and independent journalist Nick Shirley, which sparked backlash against the seemingly empty daycare centers.
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