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Fraud Mastermind Splurged on Mansions, Luxury Cars with Stolen Funds
13 Dec
Summary
- Director approved sham meal services for kids, funds used for luxury items.
- Scammers fraudulently obtained nearly $250 million in federal nutrition funds.
- At least 78 people indicted; director convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy.
In Minnesota, a sprawling fraud scandal centered on Feeding Our Future has revealed extensive taxpayer abuse. The organization's director, Aimee Bock, approved fraudulent meal services for children during the COVID-19 pandemic. This scheme led to scammers obtaining nearly $250 million in federal nutrition funds, which were then used to finance mansions, luxury vehicles, and extravagant lifestyles.
Bock, convicted of wire fraud, conspiracy, and bribery, was identified by prosecutors as the "mastermind." She approved fake meal sites and certified fraudulent claims for reimbursements. The investigation has resulted in at least 78 indictments, with individuals like Salim Said splurging on properties and vehicles using the illicit funds, starkly contrasting the program's intended purpose of aiding needy children.
