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Housing Fraud

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crime3 months ago

Minnesota Faces Major Housing Stabilization Fraud Scandal

Eight individuals in Minnesota have been federally charged with wire fraud for orchestrating a large-scale scheme to defraud the state's Housing Stabilization Services Program, misappropriating millions of dollars intended for housing assistance to vulnerable populations, through inflated and fake claims, with some defendants personally profiting and funding lifestyles.

local-government5 months ago

Minnesota to End Housing Stabilization Program Amid Fraud Investigation

Minnesota is seeking to terminate the Housing Stabilization Services program due to widespread fraud uncovered by FBI investigations, with the state suspending payments to providers and planning a redesign of the program to prevent future abuse, amid concerns from providers and lawmakers about the impact on vulnerable populations.