Increased federal officers investigate alleged day care fraud in Minnesota.

Federal officers have increased operations in Minnesota following allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents. President Trump’s immigration crackdown on the Somali community has been linked to the fraud cases, with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel announcing a surge in investigations. Minnesota has faced numerous fraud cases, including a $300 million pandemic scam, with most defendants being of Somali descent. Governor Tim Walz has vowed to crack down on fraud, with an audit expected to reveal the extent of the issue. Rep. Ilhan Omar has emphasized not blaming the entire community for the actions of a few individuals.

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