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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
11 minutes ago
Corruption
Crime
News

Bondi Confirms 85 Somalis Charged, 60 Convicted in Minnesota Fraud Scandal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges against 85 Somali nationals in an ongoing fraud investigation in Tim Walz’s Minnesota.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Pam Bondi, citizen journalist Nick Shirley, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D), and various fraudsters in Minnesota, including Somali nationals.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Monday in Minnesota; fraud investigations relate to federal aid programs.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We have more prosecutions coming… BUCKLE UP, LAWMAKERS!” – Pam Bondi.

🎯IMPACT: The investigation highlights large-scale fraud in Minnesota, prompting federal action and scrutiny of state programs under Walz.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that 85 people of Somali descent are among those charged in a continuing fraud probe in Minnesota. She noted that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been examining the Democrat-run state for months, with “more prosecutions” anticipated.

In an X post, Bondi praised citizen journalist Nick Shirley for revealing the magnitude of the fraud in Minnesota during Democrat Governor Tim Walz’s tenure. “[Nick Shirley]’s work has helped show Americans the scale of fraud in Tim Walz’s Minnesota,” Bondi wrote. “So far, we have charged 98 individuals—85 of Somali descent—and more than 60 have been found guilty in court.”

Shirley recently shared a video featuring multiple daycare centers in Minnesota that reportedly received millions in federal funding, yet appeared to have no children present. One example was the “Quality Learing [sic] Center” in South Minneapolis, whose misspelled sign has become emblematic of the scandal.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel confirmed an active investigation, pointing out that the bureau had already boosted staffing and resources in Minnesota before the issue gained widespread attention on social media. Patel stressed the FBI’s focus on breaking up major fraud operations that target federal programs.

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42 minutes ago
Corruption
News

HUD Uncovers Billions of Dollars in ‘Questionable’ Biden Era Rental Assistance, Including Payments to Noncitizens and Dead People.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revealed billions in taxpayer funds went to “questionable” rental assistance recipients, including deceased tenants and potential non-citizens.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: HUD, under the Biden government, distributed funds to non-federal entities; dead people and non-citizens were among recipients.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The recently released report covers funds distributed in all 50 states, with a particular focus on New York, California, and Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “A massive abuse of taxpayer dollars not only occurred under President Biden’s watch, but was effectively incentivized by his administration’s failure to implement strong financial controls,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner.

🎯IMPACT: HUD is investigating and implementing measures to revoke or pause funding, with potential criminal referrals pending confirmation of fraud.

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A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) report has revealed that billions of taxpayer funds were allocated to “questionable” rental assistance recipients during the Biden government’s final year. This included payments to around 30,000 deceased tenants and thousands of potential non-citizens, based on HUD’s “Agency Financial Report” for fiscal year 2025.

HUD noted that a significant portion of these payments was concentrated in Democrat-run New York, California, and Washington, D.C., with deceased recipients identified across all 50 states. The agency employed automated cross-checking between a U.S. Treasury database and its own records, identifying 30,054 deceased tenants who continued to receive or were enrolled in rental assistance after death.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner faulted the Biden government’s lack of oversight, saying, “A massive abuse of taxpayer dollars not only occurred under President Biden’s watch, but was effectively incentivized by his administration’s failure to implement strong financial controls resulting in billions worth of potential improper payments.”

In fiscal year 2024, HUD provided about $50 billion in federal rental assistance, with $5.8 billion identified as “questionable.” The report linked these problems to directives under the Biden government pushing for rapid distribution of funds with reduced scrutiny. It also highlighted that rental assistance programs depended largely on outside entities to handle complex compliance requirements.

HUD is currently assessing potential fraud and its scope, while implementing measures to halt or recover funding. “HUD is implementing processes and procedures to revoke or pause funding as part of its efforts to hold bad actors accountable,” an official told the press.

The department is also evaluating possible criminal referrals and other enforcement steps.

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16 hours ago
Immigration

Trump Admin Plans to Make Asylum Seekers Apply for Refuge in Third Countries.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is directing courts to dismiss asylum claims without hearings, sending migrants to third countries.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), President Donald J. Trump, and various third countries, including Uganda, Honduras, and Ecuador.

📍WHEN & WHERE: In recent months, in the United States and third countries.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Asylum was not designed to provide people a backdoor way to get to a country of their choosing.” – Senior administration official

🎯IMPACT: The strategy aims to reduce the asylum claims backlog and increase deportations.

IN FULL

The Trump administration is actively pursuing a new immigration strategy where courts are being asked to dismiss asylum claims without hearings, and instead direct asylum seekers to third countries to pursue relief. This approach is backed by agreements with nations like Uganda, Honduras, and Ecuador, which have been identified as third countries that can host asylum claimants during the processing of their immigration requests.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is leading these efforts as part of a broader initiative to curb immigration and meet deportation targets. Nearly 900,000 asylum claims were filed in Fiscal Year 2024, a significant increase from previous years, prompting the administration to seek expedited removals. The new process, the administration contends, closes “a huge loophole” in the U.S. immigration system.

A senior administration official, speaking to the media, emphasized that asylum is not meant as a means for migrants supposedly in need of safe harbor to pick out a new homeland of their choice, stating, “Asylum was not designed to provide people a backdoor way to get to a country of their choosing.” The administration’s approach gained momentum when the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Board of Immigration Appeals supported considering third-country removals before U.S. asylum hearings.

Critics, including Democrat lawmakers and professional mass immigration advocates, argue that this undermines the U.S. asylum system. However, the administration is defending its actions as lawful and necessary to address systemic asylum abuse and a daunting claimant backlog.

“They shouldn’t care about what specific location,” a Trump administration official said, adding: “Many [immigration groups] somehow think that it’s bad to be doing this—that everyone should get a hearing, no matter anything else. But the reality from our perspective is, it is the law. And you may disagree with the law, but the way to address that is through Congress.”

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16 hours ago
News
World

Trump Signals Support for Further Strikes on Iran If Nuclear Threat Persists.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump expressed readiness to back Israeli strikes on Iran if it continues advancing its nuclear and missile programs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Iranian officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: December 29, 2025, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we have to knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them.” – Donald J. Trump

🎯IMPACT: The meeting highlights ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the challenges in advancing Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

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President Donald J. Trump said he is prepared to support Israeli military action against Iran if Tehran continues advancing its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Speaking to reporters ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said, “Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we have to knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them.” He added, “But hopefully that’s not happening. I heard Iran wants to make a deal. If they want to make a deal, that’s much smarter.”

The meeting marked the fifth face-to-face encounter between Trump and Netanyahu this year and came amid ongoing regional tensions following a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas brokered by Trump in October. Both Israel and Hamas have since accused each other of violating the agreement, complicating efforts to stabilize Gaza.

Trump also addressed Netanyahu’s legal troubles, suggesting that a pardon related to corruption allegations against the Israeli leader is “on its way” and praising Netanyahu for doing a “phenomenal job.” Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, denied that any discussions about a pardon had taken place, stating there had been no conversation with Trump on the matter.

Talks between the two leaders also covered the next phase of Trump’s Gaza peace initiative, which envisions a technocratic Palestinian administration overseeing reconstruction. Progress has been uneven, with unresolved issues including Hamas’s refusal to fully disarm and uncertainty over who would provide long-term security in Gaza.

Iran remained a central focus of the discussions. Earlier this year, Tehran halted cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), effectively suspending inspections of its nuclear facilities. The move heightened concerns in Washington and Jerusalem about Iran’s nuclear intentions and reduced international oversight of its program.

In August, War Secretary Pete Hegseth removed the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) following the leak of an assessment that questioned the effectiveness of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure. More recently, the Trump administration increased deportations of Iranian nationals from the United States, signaling a broader hardening of policy toward Tehran.

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17 hours ago
News
War

Ukraine Denies Alleged Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Russia accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod, a claim denied by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The alleged drone attack reportedly occurred overnight in Russia’s Novgorod region, with related statements released on Monday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Given the final degeneration of the criminal Kiev regime, which has switched to a policy of state terrorism, Russia’s negotiating position will be revised.” – Sergei Lavrov.

🎯IMPACT: Russia has stated it will revise its peace negotiations position, while the alleged attack has drawn reactions from the U.S. and Ukraine.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Russia’s accusation that Ukraine carried out a large-scale drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region, calling the allegation “typical Russian lies.” Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles were used in the alleged strike and that Russian air defense systems intercepted all incoming ordnance. Lavrov said there were no casualties or damage, but accused Kiev of engaging in “state terrorism” and announced that Moscow would revise its position in the ongoing peace negotiations.

“Given the final degeneration of the criminal Kiev regime, which has switched to a policy of state terrorism, Russia’s negotiating position will be revised,” Lavrov said. At the same time, he said Russia did not intend to withdraw from talks with the United States.

Zelensky dismissed the claims as fabricated and warned that Moscow was using them to justify continued aggression. “It is critical that the world doesn’t stay silent now. We cannot allow Russia to undermine the work on achieving a lasting peace,” he stated on X, formerly Twitter.

The accusations came shortly after Zelensky met with U.S. leaders in Florida, where he and President Donald J. Trump discussed a revised peace proposal. Zelensky said the United States had offered security guarantees for Ukraine lasting 15 years, while Trump described progress on the agreement as “close to 95 percent.” Outstanding issues reportedly include territorial disputes and the status of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

The White House confirmed that Trump and Putin held a phone call on Monday. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin expressed anger over the alleged drone attack and claimed that Trump was “shocked” and “angry” about the incident. Ushakov added that Putin promised the “strongest response” to what he described as a “reckless terrorist action.” The White House did not comment on those characterizations.

Drone warfare has become an increasingly prominent feature of the conflict. In May 2023, multiple drones struck parts of Moscow, with Ukrainian officials at the time declining to take responsibility. More recently, Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out strikes beyond the battlefield, including attacks on energy and transport targets far from the front lines.

Ukraine has also reported facing drone threats of its own. In December, reports indicated that several drones were detected near the flight path of Zelensky’s aircraft while it was traveling near Ireland, prompting heightened security measures. Other incidents linked to drones have raised international concern, including damage to sensitive infrastructure sites.

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17 hours ago
TECH

ChatGPT Creator Seeks Safety Chief to Prepare for Potential Rogue AI.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: OpenAI is hiring a “head of preparedness” to address the challenges and dangers posed by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including a potential rogue AI.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is behind the initiative, with the new role offering a salary of $555,000 plus equity.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made recently on X (formerly Twitter).

💬KEY QUOTE: “This will be a stressful job,” said Sam Altman, emphasizing the stakes involved in addressing AI risks.

🎯IMPACT: The role aims to strengthen OpenAI’s safety measures and ensure its AI systems are used responsibly while mitigating potential abuses.

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OpenAI announced it is seeking to fill a new position titled “head of preparedness” as part of its efforts to address the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), including a possible rogue AI. The role was revealed by OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, who acknowledged the “real challenges” posed by the advanced technologies developed by the organization.

“This will be a stressful job,” Altman stated, highlighting the high stakes and complexity involved in managing the potential dangers of AI systems. He also highlighted concerns over AI’s impact on mental health and its potential to expose critical vulnerabilities in computer security systems.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Altman elaborated on the need for a nuanced understanding of AI capabilities. “We are entering a world where we need more nuanced understanding and measurement of how those capabilities could be abused, and how we can limit those downsides both in our products and in the world,” he wrote. He further noted that while there is a strong foundation for measuring AI capabilities, much work remains to address the complexities and edge cases.

The new position will expand OpenAI’s existing safety measures, which the company claims include “increasingly complex safeguards.” According to the job listing, the role will focus on scaling safety standards alongside the development of more advanced AI systems. The job comes with a salary of $555,000 and equity in the company.

In May, The National Pulse reported that OpenAI’s former Chief Scientist, Ilya Sutskever, suggested constructing a bunker to prepare for the potential risks associated with artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to details shared by insiders familiar with the 2023 tumult at the top of the AI company. During a summer 2023 meeting, Sutskever reportedly stated, “We’re definitely going to build a bunker before we release AGI.”

Two other people who attended the meeting corroborated the account, with one describing Sutskever’s AGI beliefs as akin to anticipating a “rapture.”

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18 hours ago
Bonkers Britain

Freemasons Sue to Block Police Force’s Membership Disclosure Policy.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is seeking an injunction against a new Metropolitan Police policy requiring officers to declare Freemasonry membership.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The United Grand Lodge of England, London’s Metropolitan Police force, and the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday, December 29, 2025, United Kingdom.

💬KEY QUOTE: The UGLE claims the policy “breaches human rights and GDPR [General Data Protection Regulation] rules” and “unfairly impugns the integrity of its members.”

🎯IMPACT: UGLE has launched legal proceedings, arguing the policy rollout should be halted during the consultation process.

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The Freemasons under the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) have begun legal proceedings against London‘s Metropolitan Police force over a new policy that requires officers and staff to declare whether they are current or former members of Freemasonry or similar organizations. The policy applies to hierarchical groups with secret membership, obliging members to “support and protect” one another.

UGLE argues that the requirement breaches human rights law and data protection rules under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and that the police failed to conduct a proper consultation before introducing the measure. The organization says the policy unfairly implies that Freemasons working in policing lack integrity or professionalism, despite no evidence of wrongdoing by the group as a whole.

The Metropolitan Police introduced the disclosure rule following recommendations from the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel report. The report examined the 1987 murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan and found “recurring suspicion and mistrust” linked to Freemasonry among police officers involved in the case. While the force agreed to consult on the new policy, it has not suspended implementation during the consultation period, prompting UGLE to seek an injunction to pause the rollout while the legal challenge is considered.

The dispute comes amid wider debates in Britain about privacy, transparency, and the reach of the state. Earlier this year, controversy erupted after reports surfaced that British authorities had sought to compel Apple to weaken iCloud’s end-to-end encryption, allowing for greater access to user data. The move drew international criticism, including comments from President Donald J. Trump, who compared Britain’s demand to surveillance practices associated with authoritarian states, saying it resembled what “you hear about with China.”

Later reports indicated that British demands for access to encrypted data held by Apple were defeated following resistance from the Trump administration, which raised concerns about privacy, cross-border data protections, and the security of encrypted communications.

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19 hours ago
News

DHS Initiates Major Probe Into Alleged Somali Daycare Fraud.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents are conducting a large-scale investigation into alleged childcare and other fraud in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), HSI agents, and Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigations were announced by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday, December 29, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Homeland Security Investigations are on the ground in Minneapolis right now conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud.” – Kristi Noem

🎯IMPACT: The investigation aims to uncover and address fraudulent practices in childcare facilities within the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas.

IN FULL

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem revealed Monday afternoon that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents, along with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, are now on the ground in Minnesota as part of a federal investigation into allegations of rampant social services—including daycare centers—fraud and also immigration fraud involving the state’s Somali community. The federal response comes after independent journalist Nick Shirley and others have documented what appears to be rampant fraudulent activity at a number of Minneapolis and St. Paul Somali-run childcare facilities.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, just after 12:00 PM, Noem revealed video of HSI agents questioning a man appearing to be of Somali extraction outside one of the childcare facilities in question. “Homeland Security Investigations are on the ground in Minneapolis right now conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud. More coming,” Noem wrote.

The childcare fraud is believed to be tied to a broader fraud scandal gripping Minnesota, where the state government, led by Governor Tim Walz (D), is alleged by whistleblowers to have purposefully ignored evidence of social services fraud perpetrated by non-profit groups and individuals in the Somali immigrant community out of fear of losing votes and being portrayed as racist. The National Pulse reported earlier this month that federal investigators currently estimate the fraud schemes—executed through state programs meant to assist children with autism, food for the needy, and daycare centers—could top $9 billion in stolen taxpayer money.

Meanwhile, whistleblowers within the Walz government allege that state officials first uncovered evidence of fraud involving the Feeding Our Future nonprofit organization in July 2019. However, Walz‘s administration backed down from investigating the group after intense pushback from Feeding Our Future’s leaders, who accused state officials of discrimination against Minnesota’s large Somali immigrant community.

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19 hours ago
War
World

Trump Reveals U.S. Has Struck Venezuelan Mainland.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A U.S. strike targeted a Venezuelan facility involved in drug operations, leading to a major explosion.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and U.S. forces.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday afternoon at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, during a joint press availability.

💬KEY QUOTE: “There was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The strike escalates U.S. efforts to combat illegal narcotics shipments from Venezuela.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump appears to have revealed the first U.S. military strike on the Venezuelan mainland after an explosion rocked a dock facility along the South American country’s coast over the weekend. While it was speculated that the blast was the result of a U.S. strike, the attack had not been fully confirmed until President Trump’s comments at Mar-a-Lago during a press event with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday afternoon.

“There was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs,” Trump said in response to a question as to whether the U.S. was the cause of the blast. He added that the facility “is no longer around.”

While Trump appeared to confirm a U.S. strike, the exact location or scale of damage—along with casualties—is not currently known. However, a U.S. military strike on any facility on the Venezuelan mainland would mark a significant escalation in the simmering conflict between Venezuela’s narco-regime dictator Nicolás Maduro and the Trump administration.

Previously, the Trump White House had limited U.S. operations in the region to kinetic strikes on cartel drug boats and the seizure of sanctioned oil tankers.

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20 hours ago
Corruption
Crime

Hundreds of Public Workers in Dem State Caught in Pandemic Fraud Scheme.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Nearly 400 Illinois state employees improperly obtained federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans intended for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Illinois state employees across key agencies, including Human Services, Corrections, and Children and Family Services, as well as Cook County and Chicago city employees.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Fraud cases reviewed through June 2025, primarily in Illinois, with broader implications nationwide.

🎯IMPACT: Over $2.8 million in fraudulent loans obtained by state workers, contributing to Illinois’ reputation as one of the most corruption-prone states in the U.S.

IN FULL

Nearly 400 Illinois state employees allegedly attained federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans through fraudulent means, according to a state government watchdog. The Illinois Office of the Executive Inspector General reported “reasonable cause” in 378 PPP fraud cases involving state workers through June 2025, with the loans designed to assist small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The alleged fraud cases involving state workers account for approximately three-quarters of those reviewed by the Illinois Office of the Executive Inspector General. In response to the findings, over 200 state government employees have either been fired or forced to resign, with a number being referred for criminal prosecution.

According to the report, state workers at major agencies, including Human Services, Corrections, and Children and Family Services, collectively received more than $2.8 million in fraudulent loans, often by submitting fabricated business or income claims. Notably, the Illinois Attorney General’s office has secured guilty pleas in multiple cases, typically resulting in probation, restitution, or community service.

Among the fraud schemes exposed was one in which a Human Services employee fraudulently obtained $49,000 for a nonexistent catering business. In another case, an Illinois state worker claimed she misunderstood the loan as debt consolidation, while another admitted to paying someone to create a fake business application for her.

Additionally, Cook County, Illinois watchdogs have found PPP-fraud cases extending beyond state government workers to county officials as well. An estimated 65 PPP-related cases have resulted in resignations and firings. Meanwhile, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office reports that it has reviewed 163 cases, with 62 violations confirmed to have been committed by employees. The city inspector general for Chicago has uncovered upwards of 1,000 potentially fraudulent loans granted to city staff, with nine cases initiated so far.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and federal inspectors general have recovered over $1.4 billion in stolen pandemic relief funds, resulting in the prosecutions of thousands of suspects. However, it is estimated that tens of billions of taxpayer dollars are yet to be recovered.

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