Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Live UpdatesLast updated JUN 16
SUMMARY

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 15 individuals in Minnesota on May 21, 2026, for their alleged participation in extensive Medicaid fraud schemes totaling over $90 million, targeting autism services and housing stabilization programs. As of June 13, 2026, a former Mower County Medicaid care coordinator was also charged with stealing over $185,000, bringing the total to 16 individuals charged. Vice President JD Vance called for an investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison on June 16, 2026, for allegedly failing to stop the fraud, an accusation Ellison denies.

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June 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Vice President JD Vance has called for an investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison for allegedly failing to stop social services fraud.

    Vice President JD Vance has called for an investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison for allegedly failing to stop social services fraud. A US House Oversight Committee report also accused Walz and Ellison of allowing billions in fraud to flourish despite being warned as early as 2019. Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison stated these allegations are unfounded.

  2. A former Mower County Medicaid care coordinator was charged on June 11, 2026, for allegedly stealing over $185,000 by billing for unprovided services.

    A former Mower County Medicaid care coordinator was charged on June 11, 2026, for allegedly stealing over $185,000 by billing for unprovided services. This is in addition to the 15 individuals charged on May 21, 2026, in connection with multiple Minnesota Medicaid fraud schemes totaling over $90 million.

May 2026 — 1 developments

  1. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 15 individuals in Minnesota for their…

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 15 individuals in Minnesota for their alleged participation in extensive fraud schemes. These schemes are accused of defrauding taxpayers of more than $90 million by exploiting state-managed Medicaid programs. The targeted programs included those providing autism services and housing stabilization, indicating a broad impact on vulnerable populations and public funds. This announcement marks the initiation of a significant enforcement effort by the DOJ within Minnesota.

May 2024 — 1 developments

  1. Shamso Ahmed Hassan has pleaded not guilty to charges of healthcare fraud and money laundering in connection with a $21 million autism fraud scheme.

    Shamso Ahmed Hassan has pleaded not guilty to charges of healthcare fraud and money laundering in connection with a $21 million autism fraud scheme. Hassan is accused of submitting false claims for services not provided through her centers, Smart Therapy Center and Star Autism Center. This development is part of a larger crackdown on social services fraud in Minnesota announced by the Department of Justice.