Federal agents again target Minnesota amid alleged fraud crackdown at daycares
Federal agents have conducted raids in Minnesota's Twin Cities targeting alleged fraud at daycares. The operation involved 22 search warrants executed primarily at Medicaid providers. This crackdown follows a controversial immigration enforcement operation earlier in the year that resulted in significant tensions and tragic incidents in the region.
- ▪FBI agents executed 22 search warrants in Minnesota targeting daycare fraud.
- ▪The raids are part of an ongoing investigation and are not related to immigration enforcement.
- ▪The Trump administration has been criticized for its handling of fraud allegations in Minnesota's social services.
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FBI agents walk outside the Mako childcare center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 28 April 2026. Photograph: Anthony Soufflé/Minnesota Star Tribune via APView image in fullscreenFBI agents walk outside the Mako childcare center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 28 April 2026. Photograph: Anthony Soufflé/Minnesota Star Tribune via APMinnesotaFederal agents again target Minnesota amid alleged fraud crackdown at daycaresFederal raids unfold in Twin Cities amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota officials Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Maya Yang and agenciesTue 28 Apr 2026 12.36 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 14.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFederal agents under the command of the Trump administration have…
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