Authorities say $250m was ultimately stolen from the federal program. Defendants accused of creating companies that claimed to be offering food to tens of thousands of children across Minnesota. Prosecutors say few meals were actually served, and the defendants used the money to buy luxury cars, property and jewelry. Federal officials repeatedly described the alleged fraud as “brazen” and decried that it involved a program intended to feed children who needed help during the pandemic. The defendants face multiple counts, including conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering and bribery.Read Long Article
