Owner of daycare in viral Nick Shirley video charged as part of $4.6M daycare fraud scheme: prosecutors
Fahima Egeh Mahamud, the owner of a Minneapolis daycare, has been charged in a $4.6 million fraud scheme related to federal child nutrition programs. She allegedly submitted over 13,000 fraudulent claims to the Child Care Assistance Program while falsely certifying compliance with federal requirements. Mahamud's daycare was highlighted in a viral video by influencer Nick Shirley, which prompted a significant investigation into fraud in Minnesota's childcare sector.
- ▪Fahima Egeh Mahamud has been charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
- ▪She is accused of pocketing millions of dollars intended for children's meals through fraudulent claims.
- ▪Mahmoud's daycare was featured in a viral video that led to a crackdown on childcare fraud in Minnesota.
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US News Owner of daycare in viral Nick Shirley video charged as part of $4.6M daycare fraud scheme: prosecutors By Louis Casiano, Fox News Published May 20, 2026, 10:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Minnesota 'tried to cover up fraud allegations,' former state trooper alleges State officials push back on viral video fraud allegations in Minnesota Ilhan Omar pressed to explain how fraud in Minnesota got 'so out of control' A woman allegedly tied to Minnesota’s massive “Feeding Our Future” scandal has been charged in a daycare fraud scheme after being featured in a viral video by influencer Nick Shirley, authorities said. She is accused of pocketing millions of dollars meant for children’s meals.
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