2. Minnesota Somali Welfare Fraud

Massive fraud scandals in Minnesota’s welfare programs, including the $250 million+ Feeding Our Future scheme, have seen dozens—predominantly from the Somali community—charged or convicted for bilking taxpayers through fake meal sites and shell companies. Broader probes estimate losses up to $9 billion or more across Medicaid and other programs since 2018, with critics blaming lax oversight under Gov. Tim Walz for allowing the schemes to flourish and drain federal funds meant for vulnerable Americans.