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Trump DOJ whistleblower fraud tip program 2026
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OCT 20 · Day 1
Trump launches $25M whistleblower program for fraud tips
Nick Shirley drew national attention in December 2025 after publishing a video questioning whether several Somali-run Minnesota daycare centers were operating as legitimate businesses.
Prosecutors said Mahamud stole more than $4.6 million through false child care assistance claims and $850,000 through a federal child nutrition program connected to the Feeding Our Future scandal.
The Justice Department will administer the WHIP program, with tips submitted through fraud.gov.
“Every day, President Trump’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is zeroing in on the rampant abuse of taxpayer dollars and giving Americans the accountability they deserve. This administration has zero tolerance for individuals who steal from Americans,”
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