Federal authorities launched what officials describe as one of the largest coordinated ICE enforcement operations in Minneapolis history. Over 83,000 individuals were flagged for immigration review as part of a multi-agency investigation involving ICE, FBI, DHS, and federal financial crime units.

The operation uncovered a $2.3 billion fraud and money laundering network tied to document forgery, identity theft schemes, shell nonprofits, and international financial transfers. Federal agents executed coordinated warrants across dozens of locations, including residential properties, businesses, and municipal offices.

Investigators allege the network used fraudulent tax returns, fake Social Security documentation, and complex nonprofit structures to move millions of dollars through layered financial channels. More than $40 million in assets were seized, and hundreds of indictments followed as federal prosecutors expanded the case.

This report breaks down how the operation unfolded, how federal agencies coordinated intelligence, and what this case reveals about large-scale fraud networks operating within urban systems.