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EXPOSED: Minneapolis Man SCAMS Taxpayers Out of $3 Million in Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Gary FranchiJanuary 15, 2026104 views
EXPOSED: Minneapolis Man SCAMS Taxpayers Out of $3 Million in Medicaid Fraud Scheme
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While President Trump works to clean house and restore fiscal responsibility to our bloated federal bureaucracy, yet another welfare scammer has been caught red-handed stealing millions from American taxpayers through fraudulent Medicaid claims.

A Minneapolis man who owned Guardian Home Health has been charged with eight felony theft counts for allegedly running a years-long Medicaid fraud scheme that bilked taxpayers out of more than $3 million. The suspect allegedly submitted false claims for healthcare services that were never actually provided to patients.

This is exactly the kind of rampant fraud that has been bleeding our government programs dry for decades while Democrats turned a blind eye. How many more millions have been stolen by scammers taking advantage of our broken system?

The Swamp Runs Deep in Healthcare Fraud

The Guardian Home Health case represents just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Medicaid fraud across America. While hardworking families struggle to pay their own medical bills, criminals have been gaming the system and getting rich off taxpayer dollars meant to help the truly needy.

This kind of systematic theft is precisely why Americans voted for President Trump's second term and why Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is so critical. We need to root out fraud, waste, and abuse in every corner of the federal bureaucracy.

Where were the oversight mechanisms? Where were the audits? How did this alleged criminal operation continue for years without detection? These are the questions that demand answers from the agencies responsible for protecting our tax dollars.

Time for Real Accountability

Patriots should be outraged that while they work overtime to support their families, scammers like this Minneapolis healthcare owner allegedly lived high on the hog with stolen government money. Eight felony counts isn't enough – we need to see serious prison time and full restitution to send a message that fraud won't be tolerated.

This case perfectly illustrates why President Trump's agenda of government efficiency and accountability couldn't come at a better time. How many more fraudsters are out there right now, stealing from programs meant to help Americans in need?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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CommonSenseUSAVerifiedJan 15, 2026
What's the betting this isn't an isolated case? How many more are out there stealing from hardworking Americans while flying under the radar?
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedJan 16, 2026
THREE MILLION DOLLARS?! How does someone get away with this for so long without being caught?
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AuditTheBooksVerifiedJan 16, 2026
That's what happens when government agencies don't do their jobs properly.
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PatriotMom2016VerifiedJan 16, 2026
This is EXACTLY why we need stronger oversight of these programs! While hardworking Americans struggle to pay their bills, criminals like this are stealing millions from taxpayers.
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FiscalHawkVerifiedJan 16, 2026
Couldn't agree more. The lack of accountability in these programs is staggering.
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MinneapolisResidentVerifiedJan 16, 2026
I work in healthcare billing and see fraud attempts all the time. The system makes it way too easy for scammers to game the system while legitimate patients sometimes can't get coverage.
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ConservativeGrandpaVerifiedJan 16, 2026
My wife had to jump through hoops for months just to get her legitimate Medicare claim approved, meanwhile this guy steals millions. Something is seriously wrong with our priorities.
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SmallGovAdvocateVerifiedJan 17, 2026
This is why I've always said these massive government programs are ripe for abuse. Private sector accountability would never allow this level of fraud.
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JusticeSeeker47VerifiedJan 17, 2026
Hope they throw the book at him! Make an example so other scammers think twice.