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Fraudster Blames Officials in $250 Million Scheme

1/22/2026

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Aimee Bock was convicted in a $250 million fraud scheme involving federal funds for Minnesota children.
In a jailhouse interview, Bock said local officials share the blame.
Her defense argued Minnesota officials overlooked the fraud because of its political significance.
The Justice Department charged 78 individuals, mostly from the Somali community, in connection with the scheme.
About $75 million has been recovered, and Bock's sentencing date remains pending.

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Aimee Bock was convicted in a $250 million fraud scheme involving federal funds for Minnesota children.
In a jailhouse interview, Bock said local officials share the blame.
Her defense argued Minnesota officials overlooked the fraud because of its political significance.
The Justice Department charged 78 individuals, mostly from the Somali community, in connection with the scheme.
About $75 million has been recovered, and Bock's sentencing date remains pending.