*In 2021, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, an agency deeply involved in the* [*massive fraud scheme*](https://www.foxnews.com/category/politics/minnesota-fraud-exposed) *that has unfolded across the state in recent years, honored Elmi with the title “outstanding refugee” along with an Entrepreneurship Award.*
1 Comment
Click Save….
*An immigrant in* [*Minnesota*](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/us-regions/midwest/minnesota) *who once received an “outstanding refugee” award from the state government has been charged with Medicaid fraud, prompting strong backlash on social media.*
*Salman Ahmed Elmi is facing three counts of aiding and abetting by swindle and five counts of aiding and abetting by false representation as part of an alleged scam to bill Medicaid for over $1 million in fraudulent services,* [*Fox 9 Minneapolis reported.* ](https://www.fox9.com/news/ellison-brings-medicaid-fraud-charges-against-man-charged-mn-sex-trafficking-case?taid=6a839d016c3e3e000124795e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter)*The charges also allege that two members involved in the fraud scheme were tied to a sex-trafficking ring involving brothels.*
*In 2021, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, an agency deeply involved in the* [*massive fraud scheme*](https://www.foxnews.com/category/politics/minnesota-fraud-exposed) *that has unfolded across the state in recent years, honored Elmi with the title “outstanding refugee” along with an Entrepreneurship Award.*