Two Minnesota residents, Shamso Ahmed Hassan and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf, were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations on charges of health care fraud and money laundering. The arrests were reported on May 21, following an investigation that revealed the defendants allegedly submitted false claims to Medicaid, defrauding the program of approximately $21.1 million over a period from May 2020 to December 2024. Hassan, who was a beneficial owner of Smart Therapy Center LLC and Star Autism Center LLC, was responsible for submitting claims to Medicaid as part of her role in the Minnesota Early Intensive Development and Behavioral Intervention Program. Both women face multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud, and will remain in federal custody pending judicial proceedings.
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Two Minnesota Residents Arrested for Medicaid Fraud Scheme Involving $21 Million
Shamso Ahmed Hassan and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf were arrested for allegedly defrauding Medicaid of over $21 million through false claims. The scheme reportedly lasted from May 2020 to December 2024, and both suspects face multiple charges, including health care fraud and money laundering.
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Two Minnesota Residents Arrested for $21 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
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Two Minnesota Residents Arrested for Medicaid Fraud Scheme Involving $21 Million