Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Alleges Businesses Stole Millions Meant to Feed Children

Lawsuit alleges bakery, nonprofit submitted false claims worth millions to Minnesota Department of Education

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed separate lawsuits against a Minneapolis bakery and a now-defunct nonprofit, which allege they and other individuals submitted false claims worth millions to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison alleges businesses stole millions meant to feed children

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing two businesses and related individuals, claiming they defrauded the state out of millions of dollars in federal child nutrition funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keith Ellison sues businesses accused of stealing millions from child nutrition programs

The suit claims Nasib Bakery Food Distribution, LLC, and East African Health Network submitted millions of dollars in false claims to the Minnesota Department of Education.