US announces charges against 15 people in Minnesota over alleged $90m healthcare scheme
The US Department of Justice has charged 15 individuals in Minnesota for allegedly defrauding a government healthcare program out of $90 million. Assistant US Attorney General Colin McDonald described the fraud as a 'crisis' affecting vulnerable populations, with some programs experiencing drastic cost increases. This announcement follows months of allegations regarding rampant fraud in the state, particularly targeting the Somali community.
- ▪The charges represent the highest loss amount ever charged in a Medicaid case in Minnesota.
- ▪An autism program's costs ballooned from $600,000 to over $400 million in six years.
- ▪The fraud cases have led to the deployment of 11 strike force prosecutors to Minnesota.
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Colin McDonald announces anti-fraud actions in Minnesota, on 21 May in Minneapolis. Photograph: David Berding/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenColin McDonald announces anti-fraud actions in Minnesota, on 21 May in Minneapolis. Photograph: David Berding/Getty ImagesMinnesotaUS announces charges against 15 people in Minnesota over alleged $90m healthcare schemeAssistant US attorney general claims services in state subject to ‘shocking’ levels of fraud, which he labels a ‘crisis’Robert TaitThu 21 May 2026 17.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Trump administration broke new ground in its offensive against alleged fraud in Minnesota’s social services on Thursday as the US Department of Justice announced charges against 15 people accused of cheating a government healthcare program…
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