Secretary Bessent, Senior U.S. Officials Announce New Fraud Prevention Measures in Minnesota

Initiatives Aim to Stop Unchecked Fraud, Strengthen Accountability, and Restore Integrity to the StateST. CLOUD, Minn.—In Minnesota, alongside other senior U.S. officials, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent today announced several initiatives to combat the rampant fraud that has wasted billions of dollars in Minnesota. As part of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, Treasury continues to work tirelessly to protect American taxpayer dollars and restore integrity to federal benefits programs.“When greed meets negligence, the American people suffer,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. “Under President Trump and Vice President Vance’s leadership, Treasury stopped nearly $190 million in funds tied to overseas fraud and returned more than $100 million to U.S. victims.