Current location:sport >>
7 Minnesotans accused in massive scheme to defraud pandemic food program to stand trial
sport9958People have gathered around
IntroductionMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Opening statements are expected Monday in the fraud trial of seven people charged ...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Opening statements are expected Monday in the fraud trial of seven people charged in what federal prosecutors have called a massive scheme to exploit lax rules during the COVID-19 pandemic and steal from a program meant to provide meals to children in Minnesota.
The seven will be the first of 70 defendants to go on trial in the alleged scam. Eighteen others have already pleaded guilty.
Prosecutors have said the seven collectively stole over $40 million in a conspiracy that cost taxpayers $250 million — one of the largest pandemic-related fraud cases in the country. Federal authorities say they have recovered about $50 million.
Prosecutors say just a fraction of the money went to feed low-income kids, and that the rest was spent on luxury cars, jewelry, travel and property.
THE ALLEGED PLOT
The food aid came from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and was administered by the state Department of Education. Nonprofits and other partners under the program were supposed to serve meals to kids.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“International Intrigue news portal”。http://spain.tokosaranateknik.com/article-50b299659.html
Related articles
Liverpool confirms Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement
sportArne Slot will take on one of the most daunting challenges in soccer by replacing Jurgen Klopp as Li ...
【sport】
Read moreWhat to expect in Indiana's presidential and state primaries
sportWASHINGTON (AP) — The race for the White House tops the ballot Tuesday in Indiana’s presidential and ...
【sport】
Read moreThe Block's Liberty Paschke reveals her horrifying encounter with a magpie: 'I'm so scared'
sportLiberty Paschke has detailed her horrifying encounter with a magpie which left her feeling 'scared'. ...
【sport】
Read more
Popular articles
- Four people killed in a house explosion in southwestern Missouri
- 2 Nigerian military personnel will face court martial over a drone attack that killed 85 villagers
- Jokes about the Germans, goose
- French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics
- Rangers are undefeated at .500 to keep World Series champs from a losing record with Bochy
- Tight league title races play out across European soccer. Belgium aims for more epic last
Latest articles
A warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest was requested. But no decision was made about whether to issue it
UFL at midseason: League took best of USFL and XFL, but has a familiar team at top of standings
Missouri abortion
What to expect in Indiana's presidential and state primaries
Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas
UFL at midseason: League took best of USFL and XFL, but has a familiar team at top of standings
LINKS
- Xi Calls on Economic Daily to Better Tell China's Economic Development Stories
- Chinese Vice Premier Urges Efforts to Ensure Sound Start to New School Term
- Xi Signs Order to Promulgate Regulations on Honors for Servicemen
- Xi's Article on Party's Traditions, Yan'an Spirit to Be Published
- Chinese, Czech Presidents Hold Virtual Meeting
- Xi Stresses Need to Promote Full, Rigorous Party Self
- Book on Xi's Visits to People's Homes Published
- Xi Focus: Xi Jinping Leads China's Drive Toward Rural Modernization
- Chinese vice premier stresses implementation of projects funded by gov't bonds
- Xi Extends Spring Festival Greetings to All Chinese, Urging Solid Work to Create Better Future