7 Minnesotans face trial for a $250m pandemic food program fraud, with 18 already pleading guilty.

7 Minnesotans face trial for a massive scheme to defraud the pandemic food program, with opening statements scheduled for 29 April. The "Feeding Our Future" case, deemed the nation's largest pandemic-era fraud, involves 70 people charged with bilking the government out of $250m, allegedly using the funds to purchase luxury goods instead of feeding low-income children during school closures. 18 defendants have already pleaded guilty.

April 29, 2024
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