Federal agents return to Minneapolis to target daycares for suspected fraud
Federal agents conducted search warrants at around 20 childcare centers in Minneapolis as part of an ongoing fraud investigation, with no arrests made during the raids. The operation marks a renewed focus on pandemic-era fraud schemes, including the Feeding Our Future scandal, which has already led to dozens of convictions. Unlike last winter's immigration-focused Operation Metro Surge, this effort targets suspected financial fraud rather than immigration violations. The investigation has drawn national attention and political controversy, particularly over racial implications and past federal overreach.
- ▪Federal agents executed search warrants at approximately 20 childcare centers in Minneapolis as part of a court-authorized fraud investigation.
- ▪Since 2021, 92 people have been charged and 67 convicted in Minnesota fraud schemes, including the Feeding Our Future case.
- ▪The Mini Childcare Center, one of the sites searched, was previously highlighted in a viral video by YouTuber Nick Shirley that gained national attention.
- ▪U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen has praised the ongoing investigation, though he declined to comment on the latest raids.
- ▪The probe has drawn political scrutiny, with former President Trump and other Republicans focusing on Minnesota's Somali community, prompting criticism from state leaders.
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Politics Months after Operation Metro Surge, federal agents return to Minneapolis to target daycares for suspected fraud By Jonah Kaplan Jonah Kaplan Investigative Reporter Jonah Kaplan is an award-winning journalist who has built a strong reputation for his balanced reporting, thoughtful interviews, and deeply researched coverage of high-impact issues affecting the community. His work appears on all of WCCO's newscasts and is often featured on CBS News' programs and platforms, including the CBS Evening News, CBS Mornings and CBS 24/7.
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