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Back to EpisodesFraudsters Steal $14.6M in COVID Child Nutrition Funds
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Five individuals plead guilty in Minnesota for a $14.6 million fraud involving federal child nutrition funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme, centered on fake food distribution sites, saw the alleged leader, Ikram Yusuf Mohamed, receive nearly $7 million. Despite a meeting with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, no assistance was provided. The guilty pleas are hailed as a significant step in combating such scams, emphasizing the need for increased accountability in programs aiding vulnerable children.
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