By Sam Barron | Thursday, 01 January 2026 09:50 PM EST
FBI Director Kash Patel has tracked the Minnesota fraud case for months, claiming it was buried under former President Joe Biden’s administration. According to investigative journalist Catherine Herridge, who reported publicly on social media, the original investigation into the welfare fraud scandal—costing the state millions—was “buried” due to potential implications for Biden allies.
Between late May 2025 and December 2025, the FBI opened 16 investigations into approximately 32 healthcare and in-home care providers accused of fraud. The sprawling probe is now examining whether these schemes occurred nationwide and if they linked elected officials or terrorist financing.
Herridge detailed that potential criminal violations include public corruption, fraud, cyber fraud, healthcare fraud, homecare fraud, and money laundering. The scandal has already resulted in 78 indictments and 57 convictions.
Investigators are also scrutinizing federal nutrition programs for possible fraud. Herridge stated: “The Feeding our Future probe exposed an alleged $250 million fraud scheme that obtained federal funding during COVID for nutrition programs but almost no meals were provided to children.” She added, “It’s alleged the monies were laundered through multiple entities to enrich participants.”
Rob Finnerty demanded accountability Thursday, asserting Democrats are attempting to cover up the scandal and urging Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to testify before Congress. In a statement, Finnerty said: “After seeing the raid on Mar-a-Lago and being told that was normal; after Roger Stone arrested at 6 in the morning live on CNN; after Steve Bannon went to jail, Peter Navarro went to jail, and George Papadopoulos, Rick Gates, and Mark Meadows were prosecuted—we think the time has come for accountability. It must come from every Democrat involved, every Republican if there were any, and all the way to the top.”
