Minnesota Welfare System Hit Hard by Vast Network of Somali Nonprofit Scammers

A vast network of Somali nonprofits in Minnesota have been found to be involved in widespread fraud, resulting in over 90 indictments and a $1 billion price tag across pandemic programs. The scope of the scheme is being described as a 'low end' version of the larger, more high-profile embezzlement cases involving wealthy individuals. Authorities claim that numerous nonprofits, some with ties to Minnesota politicians, were funneling state funds into their own accounts for personal gain. An investigation revealed that many of these organizations had been operating under the radar, evading regulatory oversight and scrutiny from law enforcement.