Massive Somali Welfare-Fraud Cases in Minnesota—Here’s What We Know
Billions in taxpayers’ money has been stolen; millions could have gone to terrorists—an allegation that lawmakers are asking federal prosecutors to investigate.
Aimee Bock (C), founder and executive director of nonprofit organization Feeding Our Future, arrives at the Minneapolis federal courthouse with her attorney, Ken Udoibok (R), in Minneapolis on March 19, 2025. Kerem Yücel/Minnesota Public Radio via AP
Networks of fraudsters, many from Minnesota’s Somali community, exploited welfare programs—and raked in billions of taxpayer dollars, authorities say.
At least three major scandals are involved, one of which has been developing for years. Two others recently surfaced. Then came new revelations that inspired presidential action and touched off calls for further investigation.
Janice Hisle
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Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
