Emmer says MN fraud raids send ‘crystal clear’ message after feds hit dozens of sites
Federal agents raided 22 locations in Minneapolis tied to alleged fraud involving largely Somali-owned childcare facilities that billed for services not rendered. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer praised the operation, calling it a strong message against fraud, and criticized Minnesota officials for allegedly ignoring the issue. The investigation is part of a broader crackdown on misuse of taxpayer funds in social programs. Authorities say the raids were court-authorized and conducted with federal, state, and local partners.
- ▪The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations raided 22 alleged fraud sites in Minneapolis, focusing on childcare facilities that received state funding but may not have provided services.
- ▪House Majority Whip Tom Emmer credited the Trump administration for taking decisive action against fraud and called for accountability from state leaders.
- ▪The Quality Learning Center, which gained notoriety for a misspelled sign and non-operational sites, was among the locations searched.
- ▪Emmer has accused Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of ignoring evidence of fraud and suggested they could face jail time if allegations are proven.
- ▪The Department of Justice confirmed the raids were court-authorized and part of a coordinated effort to combat fraud in federal assistance programs.
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Minnesota Fraud Exposed Emmer says MN fraud raids send ‘crystal clear’ message after feds hit dozens of sites The raids center on childcare facilities allegedly billing for care that was not provided to children in Minneapolis By Peter Pinedo Fox News Published April 28, 2026 12:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., celebrated a massive federal operation in Minneapolis as part of a sweeping fraud investigation into largely Somali-owned businesses, saying law enforcement sent a "crystal clear" message.
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