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Minnesota’s Somali fraud may reach $8 BILLION, not just $1 billion as first reported

Recent reports and social media posts, particularly from conservative commentators, suggest the total estimated amount of fraud in Minnesota's social services programs involving the Somali community may reach as high as $8 billion, a significant increase from the initial estimates of around $1 billion in total fraud across several schemes.

As of early December 2025, federal prosecutors have publicly stated that more than $1 billion in taxpayer money has been stolen across various connected schemes. This includes the primary "Feeding Our Future" case, which prosecutors raised its estimate of stolen funds from an original $250 million to $300 million. Other investigations involve fraud in housing assistance and autism therapy services.

The claim that the total fraud could reach $8 billion is a recent development reported on platforms like Fox News and then spread widely on social media. This higher figure appears to stem from speculation or new investigative claims, possibly linked to the House Oversight Committee's expanded investigation into the scope of the fraud across all Minnesota social service programs.

The FBI and other federal agencies are continuing their investigations, with more indictments expected. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has launched a federal probe seeking information from Governor Tim Walz's administration about why state regulators were reportedly reluctant to act on the fraud allegations earlier.

The fraud has become a potent political issue. President Trump has heavily criticized the situation, linking the fraud to the Somali community and Rep. Ilhan Omar, and using it as a basis for broad, xenophobic remarks. Governor Walz has defended the broader Somali community while welcoming federal help to pursue the specific criminals involved

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Minnesota’s Somali fraud may reach $8 BILLION, not just $1 billion as first reported

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