Overview
- First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said half or more of $18 billion in claims across 14 high‑risk programs since 2018 show red flags, with more indictments expected.
- Asha Farhan Hassan pleaded guilty to wire fraud tied to a $14 million autism‑services scheme and admitted stealing from Feeding Our Future, agreeing to nearly $16 million in restitution and facing a potential 70–87 month sentence.
- Prosecutors announced new charges in housing and autism cases, described shell providers, kickbacks and so‑called fraud tourism, and confirmed an active probe into Integrated Community Supports.
- Gov. Tim Walz and Department of Human Services leaders said their evidence points to fraud in the tens of millions, asked federal prosecutors for supporting data to stop payments, and cited audits, suspensions and a program shutdown.
- Authorities reported seizing roughly $60 million to $70 million in assets tied to Feeding Our Future and said they have found no evidence that charged defendants intended to fund terrorism.