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FBI Teases Denaturalizing, Deporting Eligible Minnesota Fraudsters

Scott McClallen
Scott McClallen  |  December 28, 2025 5:30 PM

The FBI posted an update about the Minnesota fraud scandal. 

It said that the federal government is referring certain criminals for possible further denaturalization and deportation proceedings where eligible.

FBI Director Kash Patel said that the FBI believes this is the tip of “a very large iceberg.”

“We will continue to follow the money and protect children, and this investigation very much remains ongoing.”

After an independent YouTuber exposed rampant fraud in the Minnesota childcare system, the FBI said that it has surged personnel and investigative resources to a possible $9 billion scandal. 

More than 79 million people have seen a story that newspapers in Minnesota have refused to cover. Reporter Nick Shirley visited multiple sites, some of which misspelled the word "learning." 

The FBI said that it's busted several large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs, including a $250 million fraud scheme, a $14 million autism fraud scheme, and a housing scam. 

"Fraud that steals from taxpayers and robs vulnerable children will remain a top FBI priority in Minnesota and nationwide."

The case led to 78 indictments and 57 convictions. Defendants included Abdiwahab Ahmed Mohamud, Ahmed Ali, Hussein Farah, Abdullahe Nur Jesow, Asha Farhan Hassan, Ousman Camara, and Abdirashid Bixi Dool, each charged for roles ranging from wire fraud to money laundering and conspiracy.

"These criminals didn’t just engaged in historic fraud, but tried to subvert justice as well," Patel posted. "Abdimajid Mohamed Nur and others were charged for attempting to bribe a juror with $120,000 in cash. Those responsible pleaded guilty and were sentenced, including a 10-year prison term and nearly $48 million in restitution in related cases."

After billions of dollars of fraud were exposed, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz posted a picture of a cat.