#fraud-investigations

#fraud-investigations

Bessent said his agency has launched a series of actions to combat fraud in the state and has launched investigations into four businesses that people use to wire money to family members abroad to do more to scrutinize transactions. He did not name the businesses. His visit to the state coincides with protests in Minneapolis after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a woman in a residential neighborhood south of downtown on Wednesday, leading to a clash between federal and local leaders.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his bid for a historic third term and throwing Minnesota politics into immediate flux. The reversal comes amid mounting concern among Democrats over sagging approval ratings and intensified scrutiny surrounding fraud allegations in state programs. Walz was Kamala Harris's 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee and announced in September that he would pursue an unprecedented third consecutive term as governor.

A viral video alleging fraud at several Minnesota daycare centers has triggered intensified federal and state scrutiny of how public money is spent. At the same time, officials stress that the claims remain unproven and under active investigation. The clash between online allegations and official audits has put Governor Tim Walz's administration and the state's oversight systems under a national spotlight.