There were already concerns about the scale of the fraud in Minnesota after revelations over the past month indicating that it may run into billions of dollars. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's response has been lacking, at best.
Then, more allegations went viral after independent journalist Nick Shirley published a video of his efforts to look into various Minnesota childcare centers. Shirley had trouble finding any children at these purported childcare facilities, although he did find that one of the centers had trouble spelling "learning" on the sign over their door.
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Now, FBI Director Kash Patel has shared some good news: that the FBI had already been "surging" assets into Minnesota to investigate fraud. This latest information is likely to help them in their ongoing efforts. Patel explained how they had already secured 78 indictments and 57 convictions in the fraud that was already under investigation.
CASE UPDATE: MINNESOTA FRAUD SCHEME
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) December 28, 2025
The FBI is aware of recent social media reports in Minnesota. However, even before the public conversation escalated online, the FBI had surged personnel and investigative resources to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes…
To date, the FBI dismantled a $250 million fraud scheme that stole federal food aid meant for vulnerable children during COVID. The investigation exposed sham vendors, shell companies, and large-scale money laundering tied to the Feeding Our Future network.
The case led to 78 indictments and 57 convictions. Defendants included Abdiwahab Ahmed Mohamud, Ahmed Ali, Hussein Farah, Abdullahe Nur Jesow, Asha Farhan Hassan, Ousman Camara, and Abdirashid Bixi Dool, each charged for roles ranging from wire fraud to money laundering and conspiracy.
These criminals didn’t just engaged in historic fraud, but tried to subvert justice as well. Abdimajid Mohamed Nur and others were charged for attempting to bribe a juror with $120,000 in cash. Those responsible pleaded guilty and were sentenced, including a 10-year prison term and nearly $48 million in restitution in related cases.
But they believe there is a lot more to take down. Patel said that the FBI thinks this is just the "tip of a very large iceberg" and that the investigation is "ongoing."
He also noted that many individuals are also being referred to immigration officials "for possible further denaturalization and deportation proceedings," where applicable.
Good, it's long since time that this all be dismantled. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent had already reported they were looking into aspects of the fraud, including reports of money going overseas to terrorists.
People locally have been calling out Tim Walz and other officials in Minnesota for a while for not dealing with it. So hopefully, the FBI will also be taking a look into who knew what when.
READ MORE: Bessent Brings the Fire on the MN Fraud Scandal, Omar Gives Bad Answers to Good Questions
They can't have enough people working to end this all.
Oh, and it's not just Minnesota, either. There's a lot out there that needs addressing.
Dear @FBIDirectorKash
— Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) December 28, 2025
Please send some folks to California as well.https://t.co/5ewcOeCbEj https://t.co/Nld429SGP2
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