Two Philadelphia women admit they traveled to MN to cash in on Medicaid fraud

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Two women from Philadelphia have pleaded guilty to traveling to Minnesota to participate in a fraud scheme that prosecutors say stole approximately $3.4 million from a publicly funded assistance program.

What prosecutors allege

According to court records:

• The women admitted to conspiring to commit fraud.

• They traveled from Pennsylvania to Minnesota as part of the scheme.

• Prosecutors say the conspiracy resulted in about $3.4 million in fraudulent payments tied to a housing assistance program.

Although your summary mentions Medicaid, the reported plea described the theft as involving a housing program rather than Medicaid.

Guilty pleas

By pleading guilty, the defendants acknowledged their roles in the conspiracy. They now face sentencing, where a judge will determine penalties that could include:

• Prison time.

• Restitution.

• Financial penalties.

Ongoing enforcement

The case is part of broader efforts by state and federal authorities to investigate and prosecute fraud involving taxpayer-funded assistance programs.

Bottom line

The two Philadelphia women admitted participating in a conspiracy that prosecutors say defrauded a Minnesota housing assistance program of $3.4 million. Sentencing will take place at a later date.