Archive · 31 Dec 2025
DHS and FBI Investigate Minnesota Daycare Fraud
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are investigating a big scam in Minnesota.
Some daycare centers and health centers, mostly run by Somali people, are accused of taking money from the state for services they never provided.
A viral video showed a daycare worker paying kickbacks to parents involved in the scheme.
The DHS and FBI are visiting many businesses in Minneapolis to find out more.
People are worried about how much taxpayer money might have been stolen.
The DHS says they will arrest and remove the criminals involved.
One daycare manager says there is no fraud at his center, but the investigation is still going on.
DHS and FBI are investigating alleged fraud by daycare centers and health centers in Minnesota.
A viral video showed a daycare worker paying kickbacks to parents involved in the scheme.
DHS and FBI are conducting door-to-door investigations in Minneapolis, visiting around 30 businesses.
Estimated fraud amount claimed to be over $100 million by YouTuber Nick Shirley.
One daycare manager denies any fraud, stating the center was closed when visited by the YouTuber.
- Who
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- What
- Investigation into alleged fraud by daycare centers and health centers
- When
- Ongoing, with recent intensification
- Where
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Why
- Allegations of fraudulent activities and misuse of taxpayer money
- Agency Involved
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Suspected Fraud Type
- Fake daycare centers and health centers
- Estimated Fraud Amount
- Over $100 million (claimed by YouTuber Nick Shirley)
- Primary Targets
- Somali-run businesses
- Public Concern
- Taxpayer money misuse
- Operation Type
- Door-to-door investigations
- Key Figures
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, FBI Director Kash Patel, Minnesota State Representative Kristin Robbins
- Viral Video Views
- Over 1.5 million
Sources
ICE And DHS Begin Door-to-Door Operations At Minneapolis Fraud Locations | Watch
Minnesota Somali scams costs the US nearly Somalia's GDP: Explained
Minnesota daycare centres ‘fraud’ row: Claims of kickbacks trigger major FBI, DHS probe - all you need to know
Who Is Sara Foster and Why Is She Being Dragged Into Minnesota's Fraud Controversy?
'Traitor Tim Walz': Elon Musk Unleashes on Governor Over Minnesota Fraud Allegations
