涉案金额超10亿美元！特大社会福利诈骗案震惊全美 已有61人被定罪

Core Viewpoint - A series of social welfare fraud cases in Minnesota has come to light, involving over $1 billion in fraudulent claims against federal programs, raising concerns about systemic regulatory failures in government welfare funding [1][2]. Group 1: Fraudulent Organizations - The nonprofit organization "Feeding Our Future" is at the center of the fraud, having allegedly defrauded the federal child nutrition program of over $250 million between 2020 and 2022 by falsely claiming to provide meals to thousands of child groups [1]. - Additional fraudulent entities linked to "Feeding Our Future" include NGOs claiming to provide housing for the homeless and disabled, as well as services for autistic children, all of which submitted false information to state authorities to obtain large sums of welfare funds [1]. Group 2: Legal and Political Reactions - As of now, 87 individuals have been charged in connection with the cases, with 61 convictions, predominantly involving Somali immigrants residing in Minnesota, most of whom hold U.S. citizenship or green cards [2]. - The investigation has prompted political backlash, with former President Trump criticizing the Somali immigrant community in Minnesota and calling for the cancellation of temporary asylum for Somali refugees in the state [2]. - The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability has initiated an investigation into the handling of the cases by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, demanding all related documents [2]. Group 3: Government Response - Governor Walz has defended the state's response, stating that new anti-fraud measures have been implemented, including the establishment of a special task force, enhanced information sharing among agencies, and the use of artificial intelligence to review suspicious billing [2].