Al-Shabaab Hacks MN Welfare Process
2 days ago
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- Millions of taxpayer dollars allegedly stolen from Minnesota welfare system and sent to Somali terror group Al-Shabaab.
- Original reporting by Chris Rufo and Ryan Thorpe in City Journal reveals widespread fraud in state programs.
- Former acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson investigated multiple fraud cases, calling it a 'crisis'.
- Minnesota’s Medicaid Housing Stabilization Services program terminated in August; eight charged in massive fraud scheme.
- Autism fraud scheme involved millions in kickbacks via fraudulent diagnoses, with claims rising from $3M (2018) to $399M (2023).
- Providers in the Somali community increased from 41 to 328, a 700% rise.
- Stolen funds allegedly funneled to Somalia, with some reaching Al-Shabaab, according to federal sources.
- Minnesota Republicans criticize Governor Tim Walz for inaction; Democrats remain silent on the issue.