Five Somalis were convicted in Minnesota for stealing money from a COVID fund intended to feed hungry children. This comes after a juror in the case was dismissed following a bribery attempt by those affiliated with the defendants. Two individuals were acquitted in the case involving dozens of people.
The five convicted were charged with wire fraud, federal programs bribery and money laundering. The individuals had been charged with stealing over $40 million from Feeding Our Future, funded by federal food-aid programs. Instead of using the fund to feed children, the five used those funds to enhance their own wealth, buying cryptocurrency, luxury goods, and properties.
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Those on trial were Somali immigrants who had settled in Minnesota and were ages 23 to 51. They lived across Minneapolis and St. Paul. All told, 47 defendants have been charged. The charges cover conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, and bribery.
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