US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe
U.S. law enforcement agents raided 22 locations in Minnesota as part of an ongoing investigation into fraud involving social-welfare programs, according to the Justice Department. The operation, led by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, targeted mostly businesses and is unrelated to immigration enforcement. The Trump administration has emphasized cracking down on such fraud, with Vice President JD Vance highlighting a commitment to pursuing those involved. The probe ties into a broader effort focused on misuse of federal funds, including cases linked to the Feeding Our Future nonprofit.
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US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal is displayed at the FEMA National Response Coordination Center in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 24, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard./File PhotoPublished Apr 29, 2026, 12:53 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 12:58 AMListenWASHINGTON, April 28 - U.S. law enforcement agencies searched more than 20 locations in Minnesota on Tuesday as part of investigations into fraud in social-welfare programs in the state, an area of intense focus by President Donald Trump's administration.The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, part of the Department of Homeland Security, executed 22 search warrants in the state, mostly at businesses,…
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