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Federal Raids Target Day Cares in Fraud Probe
29 Apr
Summary
- 22 federal search warrants executed at local day cares and autism centers.
- Investigation into alleged fraud is ongoing with federal and local law enforcement.
- Several targeted centers had ties to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Somali immigrant community.
Federal law enforcement executed 22 search warrants across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area early Tuesday morning. The warrants targeted numerous child-care facilities, including day care centers and autism treatment facilities. These actions are part of a continuing investigation into alleged fraudulent activities.
Reports indicate that at least 15 child-care centers were involved in the operation. A significant number of these centers are reportedly connected to the Somali immigrant community in the region. The Department of Justice confirmed the court-authorized law enforcement activity in a statement.
Agents were observed using a battering ram to gain entry at one location, the Metro Learning Center. In another instance, building owners reported that agents collected a box of files after speaking with the day care's owner. The investigation remains active.
