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FBI raids autism treatment centers in Minneapolis, St. Cloud in fraud case
FBI raids MN autism treatment centers
FBI agents raided autism treatment centers in Minneapolis and St. Cloud Thursday morning. The raids could be part of a broader investigation, with search warrants indicating that the raids are part of an investigation into possible Medicaid fraud.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – FBI agents raided autism treatment centers in Minneapolis and St. Cloud Thursday morning. The raids could be part of a broader investigation, with search warrants indicating that the raids are part of an investigation into possible Medicaid fraud.
What we know
At 9 a.m., agents raided a Minneapolis autism center called “Smart Therapy,” located in a storefront. A second raid occurred at “Star Autism” in St. Cloud. Both centers are suspected of massive fraud involving state funds.
A 54-page federal search warrant, unsealed at the same time as the raids, outlines an investigation into wire fraud, healthcare fraud, and conspiracy. It states that Smart Therapy received nearly $14 million in state funds since 2019, while Star Autism has received more than $6 million since 2020. The document says, “many of these claims appear fraudulent.”
Context
This investigation grew out of the Feeding Our Future case, which involved hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent meal claims. The FBI says they noticed a connection between the schemes. “At least a dozen of the defendants charged for their role in the Feeding Our Future scheme owned, received money from, or were associated with autism clinics and other healthcare companies that received state funds,” the warrant says.
Witnesses told investigators the owners of these clinics recruited clients by talking to parents they knew, even going door to door. The warrant alleges some parents were paid to bring their children to the clinics.
In some cases, investigators believe children weren’t even present. Medicaid was allegedly billed for services when children were at school or, in one case, at home recovering from surgery. The warrant also alleges bills were submitted for work by people who didn’t work at the centers—or by medical providers who were not in the country.
Larger investigation
The warrant suggests these raids are just part of a broader investigation, as dozens of similar autism centers opened around the same time. Many of them are suspected of submitting fraudulent claims.
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San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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