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Minnesota Faces Over $9B in Social Services Fraud, Prosecutors Say

Originally Published 24 days ago — by CBS News

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Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have indicted six individuals, including two from Philadelphia, for allegedly siphoning over $3.5 million from state-funded social programs through fake claims, highlighting a broader issue of fraud and 'fraud tourism' in the state, with investigations ongoing into billions of dollars spent on social services.

Ex-US Soldier Extradited from Ukraine for Florida Double Murder

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News

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Former U.S. soldier Craig Austin Lang has been extradited from Ukraine to face federal charges in the U.S. for an alleged international crime spree, including a double murder in Florida. Lang, who fought against Russian separatists in Ukraine, is accused of killing a Florida couple in 2018 to fund mercenary activities. He faces multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit passport fraud and aggravated identity theft, and could face life in prison if convicted.