"I don't know if there's a criminal investigation. If there was, I wouldn't be able to comment on it from up here, to be honest with you. But I think Tim Walz probably dropped out of the race because he realizes he no longer has the support of the people of his own state, which is a remarkable downfall considering he was the number two on the Democrat Party's ticket just about a year ago, replied Leavitt, clearly glad to have been asked the question."
"To date, the Department of Justice has charged 98 total defendants in several Medicaid fraud and related case programs. 64 were convicted, and 85 of the 98 charged were of Somali descent. The DOJ has also issued over 1,700 subpoenas, executed over 130 search warrants, and they have now added more attorneys to their office there to absorb the case flow."
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he would not seek reelection amid allegations of large-scale fraud tied to Somali communities and Medicaid programs. Questions arose about potential criminal prosecution, though no public confirmation of an active criminal investigation was provided. The Department of Justice has charged 98 defendants in several Medicaid fraud and related cases, resulting in 64 convictions and with 85 of the 98 charged identified as of Somali descent. The DOJ has issued over 1,700 subpoenas, executed more than 130 search warrants, and added attorneys to handle increased case flow. DHS personnel and administration officials have been on the ground in Minnesota, and officials described the scope of the alleged fraud as egregious and urged on-the-ground coverage.
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