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Minnesota man ordered to pay nearly $2.5M after jury finds nearly 100,000 fraudulent claims; no criminal charges

A jury found he submitted nearly 100,000 fraudulent reimbursement claims to a taxpayer-funded program; a court ordered him to pay nearly $2.5 million in damages, penalties and legal fees. He faces no criminal charges.

Published Jun 22, 2026, 4:20 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A Minnesota court has ordered a man to pay nearly $2.5 million in damages, penalties and legal fees after a jury found he submitted nearly 100,000 fraudulent reimbursement claims to a taxpayer-funded program. The civil judgment covers damages, penalties and legal costs. He faces no criminal charges in the matter.