Minnesota daycare owner charged with wire fraud after alleged flight
By The BriefBrief
Federal fraud charges were unsealed against daycare owner Fahima Mahamud for alleged CCAP and child nutrition fraud.
WHO:Fahima Mahamud; federal prosecutors
WHAT:Federal fraud charges were unsealed charging Mahamud with wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States through Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program; prosecutors allege she tried to flee the country after shutting the daycare down.
WHEN:May 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM ET
WHERE:Minnesota
WHY:Prosecutors allege Mahamud stole taxpayer money by falsifying claims and using federal child nutrition funds for purposes other than purchasing food.
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