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Minnesota child nutrition program fraud cases

Every Justice Department announcement of child nutrition program fraud prosecuted in Minnesota since January 20, 2025.

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-10-01St. Paul Man Sentenced to 33 Months' Imprisonment for Defrauding $1.6 Million in Federal Child Nutrition Program Funds as Part of the Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemeSentenced$1.6M
2026-09-09Couple in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 97 Months' ImprisonmentSentenced—
2026-08-18Lakeville Man is 23rd Defendant to be Sentenced in Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemeSentenced—
2026-07-24Man Sentenced to 120 Months' Imprisonment for Role in Bribing a Juror During Feeding Our Future TrialSentenced—
2026-07-21Pelican Rapids Man is 68th Defendant to be Convicted in Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemeConvicted at trial—
2026-06-26Man Taken into Custody in Somalia for Role in Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemeCharged—
2026-06-10Man Surrenders for Role in Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemeCharged—
2026-05-22Feeding Our Future Ringleader Sentenced to 500 MonthsSentenced—
2026-03-20Five More Plead Guilty in Minnesota Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2026-03-20Five More Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2026-03-05First Defendant Sentenced for Scheme to Bribe Feeding Our Future JurorSentenced—
2026-03-04Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Scheme to Bribe Feeding Our Future JurorSentenced—
2025-11-2478th Defendant Charged in Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemeCharged—
2025-09-24First Defendant Charged in Autism Fraud SchemeCharged—
2025-09-1856th Defendant Pleads Guilty in Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-09-04Kenyan National Charged with International Money Laundering in Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemeCharged—
2025-08-21Fifth Juror Bribery Defendant Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Bribe Feeding Our Future JurorPleaded guilty—
2025-08-12Guhaad Hashi Said Pleads Guilty to His Involvement in Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-08-06In Landmark Sentence, Feeding Our Future Scheme Leader Sentenced to 28 Years in PrisonSentenced$47.9M
2025-08-0673rd Defendant Charged in Feeding Our Future CaseCharged—
2025-08-04Three More Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-06-26Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty; Forty-Seventh Conviction in the Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-06-23Fourth Defendant Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Bribe Feeding Our Future JurorPleaded guilty—
2025-05-29Woman Bound for Dubai Arrested at Airport and Indicted in Feeding Our Future SchemeCharged$2.4M
2025-05-22Minneapolis Woman Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Role in Feeding Our Future $250 Million Fraud SchemeSentenced$5M
2025-04-02Third Defendant Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Bribe Feeding Our Future JurorPleaded guilty—
2025-03-24Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty; Forty-Fifth Conviction in the $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-03-19Federal Jury Finds Feeding Our Future Mastermind and Co-Defendant Guilty in $250 Million Pandemic Fraud SchemeConvicted at trial—
2025-03-07Thirty-Seventh Feeding Our Future Defendant Pleads Guilty with Obstruction of Justice Enhancement for Witness Tampering AttemptPleaded guilty—
2025-02-27Minneapolis Man Pleads Guilty in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-02-07Four More Defendants Plead Guilty to $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-02-07Feeding Our Future Defendant Sentenced to 43 Months in Prison For Her "Flagrant" Role in $250 Million Fraud SchemeSentenced$2.4M
2025-02-03Shakopee Woman Pleads Guilty in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-02-03Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Money Laundering in Feeding Our Future SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-01-29Rochester Man Pleads Guilty for His Role in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—
2025-01-28Former Minneapolis Mayoral Aide and Safari Restaurant Co-Owner Both Plead Guilty in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud SchemePleaded guilty—

Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases. Amounts should not be added: one case can appear at several stages. Charged cases are allegations.

Where to report child nutrition program fraud in Minnesota

Child nutrition program fraud is covered by the federal WHIP program: a tip that leads to criminal charges can earn $10,000–$30,000. More on reporting child nutrition program fraud, all fraud cases and reward laws in Minnesota, and Child nutrition cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

How many Child nutrition fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Minnesota?

36 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 90.0% of all Child nutrition announcements in our database. Each press release is counted separately, so one case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing.

How do I report child nutrition program fraud in Minnesota?

USDA Office of Inspector General hotline; America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal). To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)
  2. USDA OIG hotline
  3. DOJ: National Fraud Enforcement Division Criminal Tip Rewards Pilot Program, terms and conditions (updated Oct. 20, 2026)