15 charged in $90M Minnesota social service fraud
Fifteen people have been indicted by federal prosecutors for their involvement in a fraud scheme that swindled $90 million from Minnesota's social service programs. This development comes after Aimee Bock, the founder of Feeding Our Future, was sentenced to almost 42 years in prison for a distinct $250 million fraud scheme related to the COVID era. The current allegations center around the improper use of funds meant for child nutrition and various social services. Officials claim the accused took advantage of pandemic policies to misappropriate funds for their own benefit. The investigation is still active, and further charges may be forthcoming.
Key facts
- 15 people charged in $90 million fraud scheme
- Scheme targeted Minnesota social service programs
- Charges follow Aimee Bock's sentencing to 42 years
- Bock was founder of Feeding Our Future
- Bock's scheme involved $250 million in COVID fraud
- New case involves misuse of child nutrition funds
- Defendants exploited pandemic-era policies
- Investigation is ongoing
Entities
Institutions
- Feeding Our Future
Locations
- Minnesota
- United States
Sources
- Quartz —