Minnesota Man Charged in Medicaid Fraud Jumps From Balcony to Evade Arrest

A man suspected of participating in a large-scale Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota jumped from a fourth-floor balcony window in an attempt to avoid arrest, according to authorities. S. officials announced Thursday that 15 people in Minnesota have been charged in connection with fraud schemes targeting seven state-managed Medicaid programs and more than $90 million in taxpayer funds.

General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division Colin McDonald identified the suspect as Muhammad Omar and said he had been charged in one of the fraud cases. FBI Co-Deputy Director Christopher Raia said during a Thursday press conference that authorities are searching for the suspect who remains at large after jumping from the window.

Raia also showed video footage showing the suspect limping away from the scene.

McDonald encouraged the public to help locate the man to face justice for the fraud and additional charges related to fleeing law enforcement.

“We need your help. " — Christopher Raia, FBI Co-Deputy Director, May 21, 2026 Raia stated that the public should provide any information related to the individual to the FBI tip line. The Trump administration has taken steps to combat fraud across the nation, including temporarily halting new home health and hospice providers from enrolling in Medicare. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer issued a statement praising the administration for holding accountable those defrauding American taxpayers. Comer also stated that an investigation revealed Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were aware of widespread fraud in social service programs.”