{"id":2525904,"date":"2025-12-29T00:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T05:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/patel-surging-fbi-resources-to-dismantle-minnesota-fraud\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T00:04:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T05:04:35","slug":"patel-surging-fbi-resources-to-dismantle-minnesota-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/patel-surging-fbi-resources-to-dismantle-minnesota-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"Patel surging FBI resources to &#8216;dismantle&#8217; Minnesota fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpatel-surging-fbi-resources-to-dismantle-minnesota-fraud%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2525904&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is deploying extra agents and investigative resources to Minnesota to &#8220;dismantle&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >large-scale fraud schemes<\/a> that have exploited federal programs. Recent indictments and convictions target Feeding Our Future, a Minnesota-based group accused of stealing about $250 million in pandemic-era funds meant for children; prosecutors say the money funded leaders&#8217; lavish lifestyles and was reportedly diverted in part to the Somali-based al Shabaab. Patel called that case &#8220;just the tip of a very large iceberg&#8221; and vowed to keep following the money to protect children. Independent reporting by journalist Nick Shirley has also highlighted other alleged schemes, including videos showing several purported daycare centers with no enrolled children. The revelations prompted GOP criticism of Gov. Tim Walz for allegedly failing to act, while Walz says his administration has worked to crack down on fraud and has strengthened oversight. Scrutiny has extended to Rep.Ilhan Omar after reporting about changes at her husband&#8217;s venture firm and a large reported increase in her net worth; Omar has denied personal involvement. House Oversight members are seeking further answers.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Patel surging FBI resources to &lsquo;dismantle&rsquo; Minnesota fraud schemes<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2453892\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>FBI Director <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kash-patel\">Kash Patel<\/a> announced that he is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-haitian-migrants-hijack-transport-bus-in-attempted-escape\/\" title=\"Report: Haitian Migrants Hijack Transport Bus In Attempted Escape\">surging federal agents<\/a> and &ldquo;investigative resources&rdquo; to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/minnesota\">Minnesota<\/a> as a fraud scandal mostly involving Somali immigrants continues to grip the state.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FBIDirectorKash\/status\/2005305530651189719\">update<\/a> on Sunday, Patel said the bureau&rsquo;s investigation will look to &ldquo;dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs,&rdquo; some of which have already been uncovered.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4362910\/delaware-police-dmv-gunman-fired-at-officers\/\">Delaware State Police say DMV gunman let customers leave, fired at approaching officers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4361772\/white-house-touts-historic-drop-murder-rate\/\">White House touts historic drop in annual murders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4361667\/ice-shooting-two-people-injured-baltimore\/\">ICE shooting near Baltimore leaves two injured after agency says car was used as weapon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Patel pointed to numerous indictments and convictions handed down last month against individuals involved with Feeding Our Future, a Minnesota-based organization that stole $250 million worth of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/summer-in-paradise-california-energy-officials-warn-of-possible-blackouts-for-up-to-4-million-people\/\" title=\"Summer in Paradise: California Energy Officials Warn of Possible Blackouts for Up to 4 Million People\">federal funds meant<\/a> for vulnerable children during the COVID-19 pandemic. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-mn\/pr\/federal-jury-finds-feeding-our-future-mastermind-and-co-defendant-guilty-250-million\">According to<\/a> the Department of Justice, the money was not used for children&rsquo;s meals but instead to fund the organization&rsquo;s leaders&rsquo; &ldquo;lavish lifestyles.&rdquo; Some funds were also <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.city-journal.org\/article\/minnesota-welfare-fraud-somalia-al-shabaab?utm_source=virtuous&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=cjdaily\">reportedly<\/a> funneled to the Somali-based al Shabaab terrorist group.<\/p>\n<p>Patel said that scheme is &ldquo;just the tip of a very large iceberg,&rdquo; vowing to &ldquo;continue to follow the money and protect children.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Fraud that steals from taxpayers and robs vulnerable children will remain a top FBI priority in Minnesota and nationwide,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/justice-department-announces-1-2-billion-health-care-crackdown-tied-to-telehealth-cardiovascular-tests\/\" title=\"Justice Department Announces .2 Billion Health Care Crackdown Tied to Telehealth, Cardiovascular Tests\">alleged fraud schemes<\/a> have since been uncovered, including by independent journalist Nick Shirley.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nickshirleyy\/status\/2004642794862961123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2004642794862961123%7Ctwgr%5Ee8163a43d3ef094201f5d0534444be92b9777098%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fturnto10.com%2Fnews%2Fnation-world%2Fa-daycare-without-kids-lawmaker-demands-answers-from-walz-over-alleged-4m-fund-misuse-minneapolis-minnesota-governor-tim-walz-money-somali-community-crime-corruption-president-donald-trump\">video<\/a> that has been widely shared, including by lawmakers, Shirley is repeatedly stonewalled by workers at multiple supposed Minnesota daycare centers, which reportedly have no enrolled children.<\/p>\n<p>The reporting caught the eye of Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), who blasted Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) for allegedly turning a blind eye to the fraud.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Tim Walz sat idly by while billions were stolen from hardworking Minnesotans. What Walz refused to address for SEVEN YEARS, Nick Shirley uncovered in ONE DAY. The fraud in Minnesota is so brazen and so vast that it&rsquo;s IMPOSSIBLE Walz&rsquo;s administration didn&rsquo;t know about it,&rdquo; he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GOPMajorityWhip\/status\/2005050396658786691\">posted<\/a> on X over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Walz has been pushing back on such accusations, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/3913765\/walz-welcome-more-somalis-minnesota-fraud-investigation-intensifies\/\">saying<\/a> he would instead &ldquo;welcome more&rdquo; Somali immigrants into&nbsp;Minnesota amid the fraud scandal. His office <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/tim-walz-pushes-back-minnesota-fraud-allegations-following-viral-daycare-video\">said<\/a> on Sunday that Walz has&nbsp;&ldquo;worked for years to crack down on fraud&rdquo; and has since &ldquo;strengthened oversight&rdquo; of these organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/4355676\/house-oversight-committee-answers-minnesota-somali-fraud-scheme\/\">HOUSE OVERSIGHT WANTS ANSWERS ON MINNESOTA SOMALI FRAUD SCHEME<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrutiny has also turned to another Minnesota Democrat, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), after <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/12\/27\/us-news\/ilhan-omars-hubbys-30m-firm-quietly-scrubs-names-from-website-as-squad-member-faces-mounting-questions-on-sudden-wealth-amid-minnesota-welfare-fraud\/\">reporting<\/a> revealed her husband&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-president-trumps-executive-order-from-yesterday-directly-impacts-the-bidens-investments-in-china\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: President Trump\u2019s Executive Order from Yesterday Directly Impacts the Bidens\u2019 Investments in China\">venture capital firm<\/a>, Rose Lake Capital, removed the names of its top officers amid questions about the couple&rsquo;s finances and the separate Minnesota fraud scandal. None of those officers were charged with fraud, and Omar, who is Somali American, has denied any personal connection to the separate scandal.<\/p>\n<p>But questions have been raised about her most recent <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/disclosures-clerk.house.gov\/public_disc\/financial-pdfs\/2024\/10068415.pdf\">financial disclosure<\/a> from May, which shows her net worth jumped a staggering 3500% from the previous year to some $30 million. Most of that valuation is tied up in Rose Lake Capital assets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FBI ramps up to dismantle Minnesota fraud<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3359,"featured_media":2525905,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kash-patel-fbi-minnesota-fraud.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[50645,6909,3976,5698,51054],"class_list":["post-2525904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-fbi-2","tag-fraud","tag-investigation","tag-minnesota","tag-patel-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kash-patel-fbi-minnesota-fraud.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2525904","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3359"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2525904"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2525904\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2525908,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2525904\/revisions\/2525908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2525905"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2525904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2525904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2525904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}