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Minnesota Medicaid fraud: 3rd HSS provider expected to plead guilty
By Joseph Swanson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
A third Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) provider accused of stealing millions of tax dollars through Medicaid fraud is expected to plead guilty in federal court on Wednesday morning.
Moktar Aden three other men operated Brilliant Minds LLC, which was supposed to provide housing services t...
Key takeaway Moktar Aden three other men operated Brilliant Minds LLC, which was supposed to provide housing services to people in need, but prosecutors say they submitted false claims and significantly overinflated the actual amount of working time.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The expected guilty plea of a third HSS provider in the Medicaid fraud case raises concerns about the effectiveness of the state's oversight of social service programs. As the Minnesota Department of Human Services moves to end the HSS program entirely, local residents may wonder what measures will be taken to prevent similar abuses in other programs. The staggering growth of the HSS program's costs, from an estimated $2.6 million in annual operating costs to over $100 million per year, suggests a lack of adequate monitoring and control. The fact that the FBI found the program to be "uniquely vulnerable to fraud" is particularly troubling, given the program's intention to support vulnerable adults with housing needs. As the case unfolds, Minneapolis residents should watch for how state and federal authorities plan to strengthen safeguards and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used effectively to support those in need.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? A third Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) provider accused of stealing millions of tax dollars through Medicaid fraud is expected to plead guilty in federal court on Wednesday morning.
Moktar Aden three other men operated Brilliant Minds LLC, which was supposed to provide housing services t...
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