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Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday unveiled a new statewide fraud prevention program in the state's latest effort to crack down in the wake of the Feeding Our Future scandal — a scheme that siphoned away $250 million in taxpayer funds meant for hungry children.
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
The Somali community in Minnesota has been in the news recently because of a massive federal fraud case -- and heated political rhetoric from President Trump. Jonah Kaplan of CBS Minnesota continues his reporting on the scandal, with a look at how fraudsters spent hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars.
In an exclusive report, CBS News obtained dozens of files and photos giving insight into the massive COVID-era fraud scheme in Minnesota. Among items purchased through fraud: Luxury cars and private villas. CBS Minnesota investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan breaks down the findings.
Carl Erik Rinsch, a Hollywood director, has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized.
CBS News is getting an exclusive look at how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions of taxpayer dollars that was supposed to go to hungry children. CBS Minnesota investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan has more.
Luxury cars, homes, jewelry and casino trips were among the spoils of some of the biggest pandemic era fraud cases, according to a CBS News review of five years of government records and data.
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
The Trump administration ramped up immigration activity in Minnesota amid allegations that pandemic relief money made its way to Somali-based al Qaeda affiliate al Shabaab. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more details.
Minnesota is reeling from a fraud scandal involving $1 billion siphoned from multiple federal programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past three years, 87 people have been charged and 61 have been convicted -- most of Somali descent. WCCO's Jonah Kaplan reports the Somali community is now bracing for an immigration crackdown.
President Trump recently used a slur for people with intellectual disabilities to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. CBS News Minnesota reporter and anchor Esme Murphy joins to discuss.
There have been nearly 1.5 million reports of fraud so far this year, which is up from 1.3 million for the same period last year. Ash-har Quraishi got a behind-the-scenes look at VISA's high-tech cyber fusion center in Virginia to see how it's fighting fraud.
Fake QR codes, phony social media posts and phishing emails are among the tools scammers use to trick online shoppers.
Criminals are targeting shoppers with fake websites, bogus charities and other fraudulent pitches, according to insights from Visa.
Some Americans are taking matters into their own hands to prevent scammers. The Free Press' Maya Sulkin joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
A Trump administration official has referred California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, to the Department of Justice for an investigation into alleged mortgage fraud. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more on the apparent probe and adds more context on the legal challenge to California's redistricting efforts.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.
Chinese and Thai authorities have tried to crack down on violent criminal gangs running vast fraud operations in Myanmar's borderlands.
Letitia James, New York state's top law enforcement official, pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding a bank to get a better mortgage rate on a Virginia home. James maintains the case is a form of revenge by President Trump.
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal fraud charges on Friday and accused President Trump of vengeful prosecution. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Then, Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown joins to weigh in on the case.
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
Federal prosecutors said a criminal network in Cambodia used forced labor to extract billions from victims in the U.S. and around the world.
A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on two charges. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on two counts by a federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia. The charges are one count of bank fraud and one count of false statements to a financial institution. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A Virginia grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, marking the second foe of President Trump to face federal prosecution in recent weeks. CBS News' Maurice DuBois anchors a special report.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had sent over 450 drones and 30 missiles into Ukraine overnight.
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill-signing.
House Republicans have repeatedly defied Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership amid growing frustration over how he's led the fractious majority.
Two days after he was fired as head coach at the University of Michigan, Sherrone Moore was charged Friday in connection with what authorities have said is an assault investigation.
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.