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Feds: Minnesota food scheme stole $250M; 47 people charged

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The scheme is the largest Covid-19-related fraud uncovered by investigators to date. The defendants are facing a range of charges, including conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, and paying and receiving illegal kickbacks. Prosecutors say the defendants used the proceeds of the scheme to buy real estate in Minnesota, Kenya and Turkey.

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DOJ charges 47 people with stealing $250 million from pandemic program meant to provide meals to needy children

The Justice Department on Tuesday announced charges against 47 people accused of stealing $250 million from a federal program designed to provide meals for needy children during the pandemic.

2 years ago

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WION

Federal authorities charges 47 in Minneapolis in $250 million Covid fraud scheme

On Tuesday (Sept 20), nearly 50 people were accused of engaging in a massive COVID-19 fraud scam involving reportedly stealing up to $250 million from a federal initiative designed to feed children in Minneapolis. Atty. General Merrick Garland, during a press conference, said that this is probably the largest pandemic relief fraud scheme charged to dat. The US Attorney for Minnesota described the plan as a "brazen scheme of staggering proportio…

2 years ago·Noida, India

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CBN

US: 48 Exploited Pandemic to Steal $250M From Food Program

United States authorities charged 48 people in Minnesota with conspiracy and other counts in what they said Tuesday was the largest pandemic-related fraud scheme yet, stealing $250 million from a federal program that provides meals to low-income children.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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The National Herald

US: 48 Exploited Pandemic to Steal $250M from Food Program

MINNEAPOLIS — United States authorities charged 48 people in Minnesota with conspiracy and other counts in what they said Tuesday… Continue reading US: 48 Exploited Pandemic to Steal $250M from Food ProgramThe post US: 48 Exploited Pandemic to Steal $250M from Food Program appeared first on The National Herald.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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NewsNation

US: 48 exploited pandemic to steal $250M from food program

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — United States authorities charged 48 people in Minnesota with conspiracy and other counts in what they said Tuesday was the largest pandemic-related fraud scheme yet, stealing $2…

2 years ago·Chicago, United States

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National Post

'Brazen scheme' stole $250 mln from pandemic child food program, U.S. says

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday unveiled criminal charges against 47 people they accuse of stealing more about $250 million from a federal aid program meant to…

2 years ago·Canada

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