Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it identified roughly $29.1 million in government benefits fraud in Minnesota over a one-month period.
Between Sept. 30 and Oct. 30, the DOJ's National Fraud Enforcement Division and the District of Minnesota charged, convicted, or sentenced 13 individuals for proven or alleged schemes that caused nearly $83 million in intended losses to the federal government.
The DOJ said in an Oct. 30 statement that it uncovered $29.1 million in fraud in newly charged cases, which is part of the total $83 million.
🗳️💰 @DOJFraudDiv and @DMNnews Uncover Voter Fraud and Nearly $30M in Benefits Fraud in Enforcement Surge
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) October 30, 2026
This year alone, the DOJ has issued over 1,000 subpoenas and executed over 40 premises warrants for the purpose of uncovering fraud in Minnesota.
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The targeted benefits programs include Minnesota's Medicaid program, the Federal Ch
