Minnesota jurors have convicted multiple individuals, including Somalis, in a fraud scheme involving over $40 million intended for feeding children during the pandemic. The defendants were offered bribes, including a bag of cash, to influence the trial outcomes.
Somalis Convicted In Minneapolis for Embezzling Tens of Millions Intended to Feed Hungry Children https://t.co/ktq7G5V1Ym
A Minnesota federal jury on Friday convicted five out of seven defendants on a litany of charges alleging they schemed to defraud a federal food aid program during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/DO16YtybeW https://t.co/7vPY4Mz5dG
Five Minnesota residents were convicted on Friday in a $250 million COVID relief scheme where they misused funds designated to help feed kids during the pandemic https://t.co/6WfGwYBjap
5 Somalis have been convicted in a fraud trial in Minneapolis of stealing up to $49m meant to feed children. At trial, it was revealed a juror was offered a bag crammed with $120k in cash to acquit them. Corruption & fraud is endemic in Somali culture. https://t.co/5JIqFkwZgD
A jury convicted five Minnesota residents and acquitted two others for their roles in a scheme to steal more than $40 million that was supposed to feed children during the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/4zeV6Bqc3t
Minneapolis — 5 Somalis were convicted at a federal trial for stealing up to $49m in taxpayer funds. A juror was offered $120k in cash to acquit them. Other co-defendants fled the country after buying over 40 properties using $250m in stolen funds. Read: https://t.co/vUVG8liayT
Minneapolis—5 Somalis were convicted at a federal trial for stealing up to $49m in taxpayer funds. A juror was offered $120k in cash to acquit them. Other co-defendants fled the country after buying over 40 properties using $250m in stolen funds. Read: https://t.co/vUVG8liayT
Breaking: Five Somalis have been convicted in a federal fraud trial in Minneapolis of stealing more than $40 million meant to feed hungry children. In a huge shock at trial, it was revealed a juror was offered a bag crammed with $120k in cash to acquit them. Those convicted… https://t.co/DVtNiVtiCW
Breaking: Five Somalis connected to the Dar Al-Farooq mosque have been convicted in a federal fraud trial in Minneapolis of stealing more than $40 million meant to feed hungry children. In a huge shock at trial, it was revealed a juror was offered a bag crammed with $120k in cash… https://t.co/PyQwLRZNtJ
Breaking News: Five people were convicted in a pandemic aid fraud scheme of stealing millions of dollars from programs meant to feed children. During the trial, a bag with $120,000 in cash was left at a juror’s home. https://t.co/JBXH1kMhNZ
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A bag of cash didn't stop Minnesota jurors from convicting 5 of 7 defendants in a $40 million pandemic food fraud scheme.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After attempted bribe, jury has reached a verdict for 7 Minnesotans accused of stealing $40 million meant to feed kids.
WHOA. 47 Somali immigrants in Minnesota were just charged for orchestrating a $250 million fraud scheme, exploiting a COVID relief program meant to feed needy children. https://t.co/Jx7sdjSGix