Speaker Demuth responds to USAO announcement of new fraud charges

Following an announcement by the US Attorney’s Office on new fraud charges and the staggering scope of the fraud being perpetrated within Minnesota programs, Speaker Lisa Demuth released the following statement:

“Today, even more charges were announced against fraudsters who stole from Minnesotans to finance their own luxury lifestyles and send money overseas. Once again, the Walz administration sat by and did nothing while the administration’s out of control fraud culture imported fraudsters from other states to steal taxpayer dollars instead of serving those in need.

“I expect the Governor to try and change the subject again, but it’s time for him to admit what we all know: this administration has failed on fraud. I’m grateful to the US Attorney’s office for shining a light on the sprawling fraud mess that has unfolded under the Walz administration, and for making clear how widespread the fraud is within Minnesota programs.”

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