Fahima Egeh Mahamud admitted to stealing millions through fraudulent claims tied to federal and state assistance programs, exposing significant vulnerabilities in public-benefits oversight.
A Minneapolis daycare owner admitted to stealing millions through fraudulent claims tied to federal and state assistance programs, exposing significant vulnerabilities in public-benefits oversight. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Fahima Egeh Mahamud, the former CEO of Future Leaders Early Learning Center in Minneapolis, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States. She admitted to stealing over $4.6 million by submitting approximately 13,000 fraudulent reimbursement claims through Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program and the federal Child Nutrition Program. DETAIL: Mahamud’s daycare, located near George Floyd Square, falsely claimed to have served thousands of meals to children, including documentation…Open
Minnesota’s public college system has flagged more than 7,700 suspected “ghost students” during the 2024–2025 school year, exposing yet another costly failure caused by lack of government oversight and liberal worship of minorities. These scammers, many of whom presumably are Somali, enroll in colleges, apply for taxpayer-funded financial aid, and then vanish—pocketing federal money without […] The post Minnesota’s ‘Ghost Students’ are Source of Massive Fraud appeared first on StoneZone .
Minnesota’s public college system has flagged more than 7,700 suspected “ghost students” during the 2024–2025 school year, exposing yet another costly failure caused by lack of government oversight and liberal worship of minorities. These scammers, many of whom presumably are Somali, enroll in colleges, apply for taxpayer-funded financial aid, and then vanish—pocketing federal money without ever seriously attending class. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has said 1,834 ghost students in Minnesota collected $12.5 million in grants and loans. The fraudsters reportedly sent a small portion to the colleges and kept the rest, leaving taxpayers to absorb the loss. Republicans in the House have responded by passing the No Aid for…Open
Vice President J.D. Vance has called on the Department of Justice to investigate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's administration following a congressional report alleging negligence and complicity by Minnesota officials in the state's ongoing welfare scandal.
Vice President J.D. Vance has called on the Department of Justice to investigate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s administration following a congressional report alleging negligence and complicity by Minnesota officials in the state’s ongoing welfare scandal. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Vice President J.D. Vance has referred Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for a criminal investigation following a damning report on welfare fraud in his state. KEY QUOTE: “Minnesota state officials are not above the law, and if they facilitated fraud, lied under oath about what they knew, or harassed and intimidated whistleblowers, they must face justice.” – Vice President J.D. Vance. IMPACT: The investigation…Open
House oversight committee alleges that Minnesota Democrats in the state turned a blind eye to mass fraud because they feared "political retribution from the politically active Somali community." James Comer, R-Ky, and the committee chairman said "Americans are fed up with fraud and expect action from the government entrusted with their hard-earned money."
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that elected Democrats, such as Governor Tim Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar, could be indicted over welfare fraud.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche warned that Democrat officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar, could face legal action for any complicity or negligence related to Minnesota’s welfare fraud crisis. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed late Thursday that elected Democrats, such as Governor Tim Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar, could be indicted over welfare fraud. KEY QUOTE: “It does not matter if you’re a politician or if you’re a fraudster from Somalia. We cannot tolerate it.” – Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. DETAIL: In an interview, Blanche confirmed that the Trump administration is willing to arrest elected officials if they are guilty of…Open
A Minnesota House committee report alleges that Governor Tim Walz (D) fostered a "culture of tolerance" for fraud that enabled widespread abuse, costing taxpayers billions, and drew criticism for ignoring whistleblower warnings and oversight failures.
A Minnesota House committee report alleges that Governor Tim Walz (D) fostered a “culture of tolerance” for fraud that enabled widespread abuse, costing taxpayers billions, and drew criticism for ignoring whistleblower warnings and oversight failures. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A final report from the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee accuses Governor Tim Walz (D) of enabling widespread fraud , costing taxpayers billions. The report highlights failures in oversight and alleges that whistleblower warnings were ignored, leading to unprecedented levels of fraud across federal and state programs. DETAIL: The 84-page report estimates $300 million lost to federal meal program fraud and up to $9 billion…Open
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, led by Dr. Mehmet Oz, has withheld millions in additional Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing systemic vulnerabilities to fraud.PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the leadership of Dr. Mehmet Oz, has delayed $91 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota due to fraud concerns. This […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, led by Dr. Mehmet Oz, has withheld millions in additional Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing systemic vulnerabilities to fraud . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the leadership of Dr. Mehmet Oz , has delayed $91 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota due to fraud concerns. This includes $76 million tied to highly vulnerable service categories and $14 million potentially linked to illegal immigrant coverage. DETAIL: Federal officials said the action follows investigations and searches tied to suspected misuse of funds in programs such as childcare and related services, with a significant portion of the withheld money linked to…Open
Faye Bernstein, a compliance specialist with 20 years of experience at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, spoke with NEWSMAX Correspondent Joe Moeller on the massive fraud investigation in the state and how the situation escalated despite many red flags.
