Former head of Minnesota nonprofit gets nearly 42-year prison sentence for fraud
Aimee Bock, the former head of the Minnesota nonprofit Feeding Our Future, was sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison for her role in a $250 million fraud scheme. The organization falsely claimed to provide millions of meals to children during the pandemic, leading to significant legal and social repercussions. The case has sparked ongoing investigations into fraud within federal social service spending in Minnesota.
- ▪Aimee Bock was convicted of conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery related to a massive fraud case.
- ▪The nonprofit Feeding Our Future was accused of operating a fraudulent network involving kickbacks and fake claims.
- ▪The fraud case has led to additional charges against others involved in similar schemes in Minnesota.
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Aimee Bock on 27 January 2022 in St Anthony, Minnesota. Photograph: Shari L Gross/APView image in fullscreenAimee Bock on 27 January 2022 in St Anthony, Minnesota. Photograph: Shari L Gross/APMinnesotaFormer head of Minnesota nonprofit gets nearly 42-year prison sentence for fraudAimee Bock ran Feeding Our Future, which claimed it helped provide millions of meals to children during the pandemic Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Associated PressThu 21 May 2026 12.24 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 12.30 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA judge on Thursday handed down an extraordinary prison sentence – nearly 42 years – to the former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit who was convicted in a staggering $250m fraud case that helped ignite an immigration crackdown by the…
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