A.F. Branco Cartoon -Minnesota is drowning in fraud: Prosecutors unveil first indictments in housing program fraud. The level of fraud in these programs is staggering.

‘Minnesota is drowning in fraud’: Prosecutors unveil first indictments in housing program fraud

By Luke Sprinkel – AlphaNews – Sept 18, 2025

“The level of fraud in these programs is staggering. Unfortunately, our system of trust but verify no longer works,” Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said regarding fraud in state programs.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota has indicted eight individuals for their alleged role in defrauding the state’s Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program. In a press briefing, Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said most of the $100 million HSS program was fraud.
In August, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) shut down HSS, a housing assistance program funded by Medicaid but operated by DHS. State leaders said HSS was shut down due to widespread fraud within the program.
Today, Thompson confirmed HSS is “riddled with fraud” as he announced eight individuals have been indicted for allegedly defrauding the program. Thompson told the press, “I think of the eight, I don’t know for sure, but I think six of the eight are of East African descent.”… READ MORE

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