MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Diya TV) — Federal agents carried out a large-scale operation Tuesday across the Minneapolis area, executing more than 20 search warrants tied to an ongoing fraud investigation, according to the Department of Justice. Authorities said the coordinated effort involved the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and state and local law enforcement agencies. Officials confirmed that the warrants were court-approved and focused on suspected financial crimes, not immigration enforcement.
The operation targeted at least 22 locations across Minnesota early Tuesday morning. Sources familiar with the investigation told Fox News that several of the sites were businesses linked to the local Somali community, including a location known as the “Quality Learning Center.”
In a brief statement, a Department of Justice spokesperson said authorities are conducting “court-authorized law enforcement activity as part of an ongoing fraud investigation.” Officials did not release further details about the nature of the alleged fraud or the individuals involved. Law enforcement presence was reported across multiple neighborhoods as agents moved in simultaneously to carry out the searches. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any arrests have been made.
Officials emphasized that the operation is strictly tied to financial crimes. Sources said the investigation centers on fraud-related activities, distancing it from immigration enforcement efforts. This distinction comes amid heightened sensitivity around federal operations in immigrant communities. Minneapolis has seen increased attention from federal agencies in recent months, adding to public concern about enforcement actions. Authorities have not disclosed the timeline of the investigation or how long they have been monitoring the targeted businesses.
The federal operation quickly drew political attention after Vice President JD Vance publicly reacted to the news. He shared a report about the raids on social media and praised the effort.
“The task force and the DOJ will be relentless in exposing these fraudsters wherever they may be hiding,” Vance wrote.
His comments sparked immediate backlash from some legal experts, including former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, who is not related to the vice president. She criticized the remarks, warning that public statements from high-ranking officials could undermine the integrity of ongoing investigations.
Joyce Vance said elected officials should avoid commenting on active criminal cases. She argued that such statements risk creating the appearance of political influence over law enforcement.
“The vice president of the United States should not be weighing in on criminal prosecutions, let alone criminal investigations in progress,” she wrote on social media. “This is how banana republics function, taking out revenge on enemies via criminal ‘justice’ process.”
She added that politicians should remain separate from prosecutorial decisions to protect the fairness of the justice system. Legal experts often stress that public commentary by political leaders can complicate investigations. It may affect jury pools, influence public perception, and raise questions about impartiality.
Federal authorities have not released additional details about the scope of the alleged fraud or the identities of those under investigation. Officials said the case remains active and ongoing. Residents in Minneapolis reported a visible law enforcement presence throughout the morning as agents conducted searches.
