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Who has been indicted in Feeding Our Future investigation Suspect list explored as 48 charged in $250M pandemic aid fraud

By Aurko Maitra Modified 21 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share (image via Joey Peters/ Sahan Journal) On September 20, the US Department of Justice charged 48 suspects for stealing over $250 million through the organization Feeding Our Future. It is a charity initiative that allegedly carried out a fraud scheme under the pretense of trying to support lower income families during the Covid-19 pandemic. In an official statement, federal prosecutors said that the suspects had set up a large-scale pandemic relief fund meant to provide food to underprivileged children in Minnesota. vahak krikorian@vahakkrikorianU.S. Attorney Announces Federal Charges Against 47 Defendants in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme justice.gov/opa/pr/us-atto…U.S. Attorney Announces Federal Charges Against 47 Defendants in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme justice.gov/opa/pr/us-atto… The prosecutor's statement read: “Defendants obtained, misappropriated, and laundered millions of dollars in program funds that were intended as reimbursements for the cost of serving meals to children." Among the most prominent suspects indicted in the alleged fraud scheme is Aimee Marie Bock, the 41-year-old founder of Feeding Our Future.

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According to CBS News, the suspects are accused of having created several companies that advertised their willingness to provide food to underserved children. They then allegedly received reimbursement for the said meals through a nutrition program run by the US Department of Agriculture. ELIJAH.@ElijahJwonI read that Aimee Bock of Feeding our Future spent $300K at HOM Furniture!! HOW??I read that Aimee Bock of Feeding our Future spent $300K at HOM Furniture!! HOW?? One of the most prominent companies implicated in the scheme was S&S Catering, which was operated by 53-year-old Qamar Ahmed Hassan. Hassan, along with other business owners, supposedly claimed that his initiatives to feed underprivileged children were sponsored by Feeding Our Future. CNN reported that as a sponsoring agency, Feeding Our Future would collect 10-15 percent of the reimbursement funds. Prosecutors claim that Hassan reported having served millions of free meals. Upon further scrutiny, authorities began to suspect that he misled the US Department of Agriculture and used the funds for luxury items and real estate investments. Bill Glahn@billglahnLiterally the only person local media ever report on as having fed children through Feeding Our Future was arrested tonight before she could board a plane to Ethiopia on a one-way ticket.132Literally the only person local media ever report on as having fed children through Feeding Our Future was arrested tonight before she could board a plane to Ethiopia on a one-way ticket. The Department of Justice statement read: "In August 2020, S & S Catering Inc. enrolled in the Federal Child Nutrition Program under the sponsorship of Feeding Our Future. The owner of S & S Catering and other co-conspirators opened sites across the Twin Cities and claimed to have served millions of meals." It continued to add that based on fraudulent claims, the defendants received over $18 million in Federal Child Nutrition Program funds. The statement alleged that the defendants used the money to buy vehicles and real estate. Other businesses that were allegedly involved in the scheme include Safari restaurant and Olive Management Inc. The alleged conspirators in these businesses are accused of setting up several shell companies in order to launder the fraud money. Karaash@Karaash10Aimee Obock aka “Sweet Girl Aimee” founder of Feeding our Future aka “Feeding our Fraudsters” in #Minnesota. This is her turning her self in at the courthouse. Great job @TheJusticeDept. Aimee misled a group of illiterate immigrants into the fraud scheme of the century.2Aimee Obock aka “Sweet Girl Aimee” founder of Feeding our Future aka “Feeding our Fraudsters” in #Minnesota. This is her turning her self in at the courthouse. Great job @TheJusticeDept. Aimee misled a group of illiterate immigrants into the fraud scheme of the century. https://t.co/kOV4ViXPlx In an official statement, Justin Campbell, Special Agent in Charge of the IRS Criminal Investigation, condemned the actions of those said to be involved in the conspiracy. He said: “Exploiting a government program intended to feed children at the time of a national crisis is the epitome of greed. As alleged, the defendants charged in this case chose to enrich themselves at the expense of children." marian paroo @marianparoo2@drscottjensen Since Feeding Our Future indictments came out, this tweet cannot be denied. No fraud is bigger!@drscottjensen Since Feeding Our Future indictments came out, this tweet cannot be denied. No fraud is bigger! On September 20, Aimee Bock pleaded not guilty to the charges. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Madhur Dave × Feedback Thank You! 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