DOJ Takes Custody Of Somali Fraudster After Years-Long Manhunt

Feeding Our Future, a Minnesota nonprofit founded and led by Aimee Bock, sponsored more than 250 meal distribution sites throughout the state

Bock was sentenced in May to 500 months (more than 41 years) in prison for her role in the $250 million fraud scheme.

Federal reimbursements to Feeding Our Future increased dramatically, rising from approximately $3. 4 million in 2019 to nearly $200 million in 2021.

Prosecutors allege that operators at numerous meal sites submitted fraudulent reimbursement claims for meals that were never served, with portions of the proceeds allegedly funneled back through bribes and kickbacks

Authorities estimate the overall fraud scheme involved roughly $250 million in federal funds.