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Minnesota Medicaid Fraud and Sex Trafficking | Minneapolis News

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A shocking sex trafficking and Medicaid fraud scandal is unfolding in Minnesota, with prosecutors accusing former Anoka County prosecutor Andrea Sampson of running commercial sex houses disguised as assisted living facilities — one allegedly billed for over half a million dollars. Alongside alleged pimp Frank Reeves and co-conspirator Viktoriya Komonash, Sampson faces charges tied to a sprawling operation that exploited over a dozen victims. The case also implicates Salman Elmi’s company Reva Health, accused of defrauding Medicaid of more than a million dollars, including fraudulent billing at autism centers where children were present during raids. Authorities uncovered unsafe conditions at the properties, including poor food handling and medication errors, while emphasizing that Medicaid fraud steals from essential healthcare. With bail set high and investigations ongoing, this case reveals a chilling web of abuse, deception, and systemic exploitation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d8f1621a7655629

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