As many as 70 people have been indicted in Minnesota where a children’s nutrition program was accused of taking hundreds of millions in Covid funds under false pretenses.
Financial fraud involving Covid funds has been an ongoing issue, but it takes a special kind of criminal to steal this much money claiming it’s for children.
If guilty, these folks deserve to have the book thrown at them.
FOX News reports:
Patel touts FBI’s dozens of convictions in $250 million Minnesota COVID scam
A $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally funded children’s nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic has been described by FBI Director Kash Patel as “one of the worst” in Minnesota history.
The FBI director told Fox News in a statement that 70 people in Minnesota have been indicted for their role in the sprawling “Feeding our Future” fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic, which exploited a federal program designed to reimburse states for the cost of feeding children.
Conspirators falsely claimed to have served millions of meals during the pandemic, but instead used the money for personal gain. Of the individuals indicted, 38 have pleaded guilty, FBI officials told Fox News Digital. More than a dozen of the individuals are awaiting criminal trial, with the next trial beginning in August.
“Stealing over $250 million from hungry kids during a pandemic to fund mansions and luxury cars is as shameless as it gets,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement. “I’m proud of the FBI and our partners for dismantling this web of corruption, holding dozens accountable, and sending a clear message: if you exploit the most vulnerable, we will find you and bring you to justice.”
Congratulations to Patel and the FBI for uncovering this.
Stealing $250M from hungry kids to buy mansions and luxury cars is as shameless as it gets.
Proud of our @FBI and @FBIMinneapolis for exposing one of the worst frauds in Minnesota history — and holding dozens accountable.
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— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) July 18, 2025
How much more of this type of corruption is out there?
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