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First Defendant Charged in Autism Fraud Scheme

Hassan Defrauded Autism Program of $14M, Carried Out Feeding Our Future Fraud, Bought Real Estate in Kenya with Taxpayer Money

MINNEAPOLIS – Asha Farhan Hassan, age 28, was charged today by federal information with wire fraud for her role in a $14 million autism fraud scheme. Hassan was also charged with participating in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, for which she received $465,000.

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Action Details

  • Date:September 24, 2025
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Minnesota
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions