Fact-check · Oct 30, 2026 · Scott Bessent
“15 new defendants charged with federal felonies in schemes reaching more than 90,000,000 in fraud”
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What the record shows
DOJ announced May 21, 2026: 15 defendants charged with federal felonies in fraud schemes involving over $90 million in Medicaid and social services fraud.
Official DOJ press release and multiple independent news sources confirm 15 defendants charged in Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown involving over $90 million in alleged fraud.
Sources
- Federal Prosecutors Announce $90 Million Minnesota Fraud Takedown
- 15 accused in $90M Minnesota fraud schemes
- DOJ charges 15 in $90M Minnesota fraud schemes; Aimee Bock gets 41 1/2 years
- Federal officials announce 15 criminally charged in fraud schemes targeting $90 million in taxpayer dollars
- DOJ: 15 in Minnesota Charged With Allegedly Running Fraud Schemes Targeting $90 Million
- Minnesota Fraud Crackdown: 15 Charged In $90 Million Case
From: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Holds a Fraud Task Force Press Conference in St. Cloud, MN
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