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2 Charged in $3.2 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Authorities charged a Minneapolis home health care business owner and a supervising nurse at his agency, alleging both played key roles in the scheme.
Saint Paul Physical Therapist Charged in $102K Medicaid Fraud
Tammy Lynn Saphir is charged with four counts of theft by false representation tied to alleged Medicaid fraud spanning from January 2020 through July 2021. Prosecutors say the scheme resulted in more than $102,000 in improper payments.
FBI: ‘Feeding Our Future’ Fraud Case Continues in Minnesota
In a statement posted Sunday on X, Kash Patel said the Federal Bureau of Investigation had already surged agents and investigative resources into Minnesota before renewed attention to the case escalated online.
Why a Judge Erased a $7 Million Fraud Conviction
Despite a mountain of evidence showing Yusuf spent stolen funds on luxury cars and designer clothes, Judge West entered a Judgment of Acquittal, effectively erasing the jury's work.
Federal Charges Expand in Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Probe
According to federal court records, the latest cases involve alleged fraud in three state-administered Medicaid programs: the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention program for children with autism, the Housing Stabilization Services program and the Integrated Community Supports program.
Ex–Minneapolis Chamber Leader Pleads Guilty in Federal Fraud Case
Weinhagen also stole reward funds meant to help solve the killings of children and used Chamber resources for personal travel and a bank loan application.
Minneapolis Nonprofit Operator Charged In $1M Federal Fraud Scheme
A grand jury returned an indictment alleging the operation relied on falsified grant applications, fabricated progress reports, and inflated claims about youth programming that never took place.
3 Charged in Half-Million Dollar Immigration Service Fraud Scheme
Authorities say the scheme stole more than half a million dollars from at least 25 victims over nearly three years.
5 Men Accused of Defrauding Car Sellers, Rolling Back Odometers
Auto theft detectives ultimately recovered six altered vehicles, four spare odometers and more than $53,000 in cash from the property.
Former Minneapolis Chamber CEO Charged in $250K Fraud Scheme
The indictment, unsealed Thursday in federal court, accuses Jonathan Weinhagen of wire fraud, mail fraud, attempted bank fraud and making false statements on a loan application.
Shakopee Inmate Found Guilty of Felony Fraud, Gets Added Prison Time
Pamela Williams illegally continued receiving state medical, food, and cash benefits after entering prison and also coordinated with others to submit fraudulent personal care assistant timesheets.
Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty in $2 Million Counterfeit Medical Device Scheme
Tammy Wadsworth, 63, pled guilty Wednesday in federal court to possessing altered, forged, or counterfeit medical products which she claimed could cure serious illnesses and diseases.
Feds Raid Twin Cities Homes, Offices in Medicaid Fraud Probe
A recently unsealed search warrant filed July 12 in U.S. District Court authorized the search of eight locations connected to businesses including Leo Human Services, Liberty Plus LLC, Pristine Health LLC, Brilliant Mind Services, and Faladcare Inc.
First ‘Feeding Our Future’ Fraud defendant Gets 12 years in prison
In addition to the prison sentence, Mohamed Jama Ismail, 51, will serve three years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $47,920,514 in restitution, along with his co-defendants.
Shakopee Man Sentenced for $3.1 Million Ponzi Scheme
According to court documents, between 2014 and 2021, Jason Dodd Bullard, 59, and others working at his direction solicited funds from individuals, entities, and trusts purportedly to invest in a foreign currency investment program.