Somali “Outstanding Refugee” Winner Charged in Sex Trafficking Health Care Fraud
Authorities in Minnesota charged members of a sex trafficking ring with defrauding the state's Medicaid program of over $1 million. The scheme allegedly involved an alleged pimp, a prosecutor, and others working together. One defendant was previously recognized as an outstanding refugee in the state.
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Massive Minnesota sex trafficking case sprawls to allege more than $1 million in Medicaid fraud
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2 developments- Aug 17Massive Minnesota sex trafficking case sprawls to allege more than $1 million in Medicaid fraud
- Aug 18Minnesota immigrant who was once received 'outstanding refugee' award is charged with Medicaid fraud
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