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Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced to 41+ years in prison
Updated on: May 21, 2026 / 5:22 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota
TL;DR
- Aimee Bock, the ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was sentenced to 500 months (over 40 years) in prison.
- She was ordered to repay nearly $243 million to the federal government.
- Bock was found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery.
- Prosecutors called it the largest pandemic fraud case in the country, diverting funds meant for hungry children.
- The judge stated Bock acted as a gatekeeper, had an integral role in planning, and lied on the stand.
- Bock expressed remorse, stating she was responsible and failed to protect the program.
- Her attorney argued her crime was gross negligence, and she believed she was helping people access the program.
- Prosecutors alleged Bock leaked protected documents from custody, which a judge called 'really disturbing'.
- Dozens of others have been convicted in connection with the scheme.