Somali woman shows up at Juror's Minneapolis home with $120,000 in cash, asking for acquittal of 7 Somalians accused of stealing $41,000,000

[Franisdaman]

The full story from the Sahan Journal (which covers immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota) is linked at the end of this post.

During the pandemic, "Feeding our Future" was an organization in Minneapolis/St Paul that oversaw other nonprofits that were supposed to be handing out food to families in need, making sure families (and especially kids) were getting fed.

"Feeding our Future" was run by a white woman. One of her right hand people was Somali. This Somali individual started telling people in the Somali community of a quick way to make A LOT OF MONEY: simply set up a non profit with the State of Minnesota, submit fake invoices to "Feeding our Future" (falsely claiming they were feeding thousands of people 7 days a week) and then get reimbursed by "Feeding our Future." The U.S. Department of Agriculture would then reimburse "Feeding our Future."

Well, the Feds got tipped off and as a result, the offices at "Feeding our Future" got raided. A total of 70 Somali men & women living in Minneapolis/St Paul were charged with stealing a total of $250 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Program. They are accused of using the $250 million to buy land, homes, luxury cars and expensive jewelry. Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture was involved, it became a federal case.

In the current trial, 7 Somali defendants are being tried in Minneapolis on a total of 41 criminal charges, including wire fraud, bribery and money laundering. They are accused of stealing a total of $41 million of the $250 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture program designated to feed underserved children.

The woman who showed up at the juror's house (she wasn't home) left the bag of money with the juror's father-in-law and said, "This is for Juror 52. Tell her there will be another bag for her if she votes to acquit.”

The juror called police after she arrived home and learned what had happened. The bag of $120,000 in cash is now in the FBI’s custody,

The juror in question is a 23-year-old woman who lives in the north metro. She appeared to be the only person of color on the jury. She was not in court Monday morning.

The full story from the Sahan Journal, which covers immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota:

Feeding Our Future juror bribed with $120K, defendants arrested

Prosecutors in the Feeding Our Future trial are alleging jury tampering after a woman bribed juror 52 with a bag containing $120,000 in cash.

sahanjournal.com

 

[McLovin32]

It's truly sad how many folks around the country took advantage of different programs created to help the general public and private businesses.

 

[onlyTheObvious]

should have kept a couple stacks of cash and reported a little less.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

The full story from the Sahan Journal (which covers immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota) is linked at the end of this post.

During the pandemic, "Feeding our Future" was an organization in Minneapolis/St Paul that oversaw other nonprofits that were supposed to be handing out food to families in need, making sure families (and especially kids) were getting fed.

"Feeding our Future" was run by a white woman. One of her right hand people was Somali. This Somali individual started telling people in the Somali community of a quick way to make A LOT OF MONEY: simply set up a non profit with the State of Minnesota, submit fake invoices to "Feeding our Future" (falsely claiming they were feeding thousands of people 7 days a week) and then get reimbursed by "Feeding our Future." The U.S. Department of Agriculture would then reimburse "Feeding our Future."

Well, the Feds got tipped off and as a result, the offices at "Feeding our Future" got raided. A total of 70 Somali men & women living in Minneapolis/St Paul were charged with stealing a total of $250 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Program. They are accused of using the $250 million to buy land, homes, luxury cars and expensive jewelry. Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture was involved, it became a federal case.

In the current trial, 7 Somali defendants are being tried in Minneapolis on a total of 41 criminal charges, including wire fraud, bribery and money laundering. They are accused of stealing a total of $41 million of the $250 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture program designated to feed underserved children.

The woman who showed up at the juror's house (she wasn't home) left the bag of money with the juror's father-in-law and said, "This is for Juror 52. Tell her there will be another bag for her if she votes to acquit.”

The juror called police after she arrived home and learned what had happened. The bag of $120,000 in cash is now in the FBI’s custody,

The juror in question is a 23-year-old woman who lives in the north metro. She appeared to be the only person of color on the jury. She was not in court Monday morning.

The full story from the Sahan Journal, which covers immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota:

Feeding Our Future juror bribed with $120K, defendants arrested

Prosecutors in the Feeding Our Future trial are alleging jury tampering after a woman bribed juror 52 with a bag containing $120,000 in cash.

sahanjournal.com

Dems are dems everywhere....especially in marxistsoda! Wonder how much IILhan paid to avoid indictment?!

Feeding Our Future juror excused after bag of cash left at her home

A Somali woman had arrived at the juror’s home and left a bag of cash with a promise of more to come, according to prosecutors.

alphanews.org

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

should have kept a couple stacks of cash and reported a little less.

How do you know she didn't?

 

[TheCainer]

Dems are dems everywhere....especially in marxistsoda! Wonder how much IILhan paid to avoid indictment?!

Feeding Our Future juror excused after bag of cash left at her home

A Somali woman had arrived at the juror’s home and left a bag of cash with a promise of more to come, according to prosecutors.

alphanews.org

Must have been awful tempting, wasn't it?

Tallahassee Criminal Attorney > Blog > Criminal > Republican Congressman Indicted On COVID Fraud Charges

Republican Congressman Indicted On COVID Fraud Charges​

The Florida Republican who sponsored the “Don’t Say Gay” bill has been indicted on two counts of COVID fraud. During the pandemic, the U.S. government initiated several relief programs including those for businesses. These appear to be the most widely defrauded programs next to Medicaid. The PPP program, which extended payroll loans to businesses, was hit especially hard.

By and large, it did not take much effort to get the government to disburse a loan to you. You filled out a form, provided some information, and the government took you at your word. However, during the process of authorizing these loans, they also employed forensic accountants to go over the books. Today, more and more people are facing charges related to COVID relief fraud.

The allegations are always similar. Essentially, they said they had more employees than they had to get larger loans. In some cases, the companies only barely existed. In the case of the aforementioned defendant, the two companies were dormant at the time the state congressman applied for the PPP loans.

While any form of fraud carries a 20-year maximum sentence, defrauding an emergency disaster relief program carries an extra 10 years.

Analyzing the allegations

The defendant isn’t simply charged with filing applications on two dormant companies. He is further charged with creating bank accounts for the purpose of deceiving the federal government in order to secure those loans. He also filed paperwork with the state to reinstate the companies after they were dormant for two years. The companies were revived, according to prosecutors, for the purpose of committing fraud.

The congressman has pleaded not guilty and assured his constituents that he repaid the loan. However, he committed fraud to get the loan in the first place. Repaying the sum taken is not a defense to fraud, although it can become part of a settlement. A grand jury has indicted him on charges of wire fraud and making false statements.

The likely outcome

Fraud is a tricky crime and there are a lot of ways to defend yourself from it. One of the most notable ways is to say that the fraud was committed accidentally. If the money has been repaid, then the conduct is no longer causing harm. The government may drop the charges related to fraud and pursue the making false statements on the condition that the congressman pays a hefty fine. It is unlikely that the congressman will remain in public office if he pleads guilty to any element of this crime.

https://www.lukenewmanlaw.com/republican-congressman-indicted-on-covid-fraud-charges/

 

[Franisdaman]

It's truly sad how many folks around the country took advantage of different programs created to help the general public and private businesses.

The jurors' names are confidential; as the story indicates, how did this woman find out the juror's name?

And how does one have $240,000 in cash lying around to use to bribe people?

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Must have been awful tempting, wasn't it?

Tallahassee Criminal Attorney > Blog > Criminal > Republican Congressman Indicted On COVID Fraud Charges

Republican Congressman Indicted On COVID Fraud Charges​

The Florida Republican who sponsored the “Don’t Say Gay” bill has been indicted on two counts of COVID fraud. During the pandemic, the U.S. government initiated several relief programs including those for businesses. These appear to be the most widely defrauded programs next to Medicaid. The PPP program, which extended payroll loans to businesses, was hit especially hard.

By and large, it did not take much effort to get the government to disburse a loan to you. You filled out a form, provided some information, and the government took you at your word. However, during the process of authorizing these loans, they also employed forensic accountants to go over the books. Today, more and more people are facing charges related to COVID relief fraud.

The allegations are always similar. Essentially, they said they had more employees than they had to get larger loans. In some cases, the companies only barely existed. In the case of the aforementioned defendant, the two companies were dormant at the time the state congressman applied for the PPP loans.

While any form of fraud carries a 20-year maximum sentence, defrauding an emergency disaster relief program carries an extra 10 years.

Analyzing the allegations

The defendant isn’t simply charged with filing applications on two dormant companies. He is further charged with creating bank accounts for the purpose of deceiving the federal government in order to secure those loans. He also filed paperwork with the state to reinstate the companies after they were dormant for two years. The companies were revived, according to prosecutors, for the purpose of committing fraud.

The congressman has pleaded not guilty and assured his constituents that he repaid the loan. However, he committed fraud to get the loan in the first place. Repaying the sum taken is not a defense to fraud, although it can become part of a settlement. A grand jury has indicted him on charges of wire fraud and making false statements.

The likely outcome

Fraud is a tricky crime and there are a lot of ways to defend yourself from it. One of the most notable ways is to say that the fraud was committed accidentally. If the money has been repaid, then the conduct is no longer causing harm. The government may drop the charges related to fraud and pursue the making false statements on the condition that the congressman pays a hefty fine. It is unlikely that the congressman will remain in public office if he pleads guilty to any element of this crime.

https://www.lukenewmanlaw.com/republican-congressman-indicted-on-covid-fraud-charges/

Nice try, but not even remotely close to this travesty!

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

The jurors' names are confidential; as the story indicates, how did this woman find out the juror's name?

And how does one have $240,000 in cash lying around to use to bribe people?

Well they just stole $40,000,000 that was never recovered so you do the math!

 

[McLovin32]

The jurors' names are confidential; as the story indicates, how did this woman find out the juror's name?

And how does one have $240,000 in cash lying around to use to bribe people?

 

[Franisdaman]

Well they just stole $40,000,000 that was never recovered so you do the math!

i was thinking/hoping the Feds had confiscated (or clawed back) the land, homes, cars, money, etc.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

i was thinking/hoping the Feds had confiscated (or clawed back) the land, homes, cars, money, etc.

Ummmmmm no........they even allowed them to leave the country while they waited for trial. I'm shocked any of them came back, but they know there will be little or no consequences.

 

[lucas80]

Nothing triggers the OP more than Somalis, even though he totally has a bunch of Somali friends.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

It's truly sad how many folks around the country took advantage of different programs created to help the general public and private businesses.

It’s gross.
We need 40-50 year sentences for theft of this degree.

 

[McLovin32]

It’s gross.
We need 40-50 year sentences for theft of this degree.

Couldn't agree more, my friend

 

[Franisdaman]

Nothing triggers the OP more than Somalis, even though he totally has a bunch of Somali friends.

you've made this comment several times now.

but you're incredibly stupid, so it's no surprise.

 

[Franisdaman]

Ummmmmm no........they even allowed them to leave the country while they waited for trial. I'm shocked any of them came back, but they know there will be little or no consequences.

The Feds are involved; it's different this time around.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Nothing triggers the OP more than Somalis, even though he totally has a bunch of Somali friends.

I dunno, Lucas. People stealing $250 million should trigger everyone.

 

[Franisdaman]

I dunno, Lucas. People stealing $250 million should trigger everyone.

I posted about Somali Americans abandoning Biden because they think that what Israel is doing is genocide. So now somehow he thinks Somalis trigger me.

Lucas80 is an idiot. Simple as that.

 

[The Tradition]

The jurors' names are confidential; as the story indicates, how did this woman find out the juror's name?

And how does one have $240,000 in cash lying around to use to bribe people?

When you stole $40,000,000, then $240,000 is pocket change.

 

[Franisdaman]

The jurors' names are confidential; as the story indicates, how did this woman find out the juror's name?

And how does one have $240,000 in cash lying around to use to bribe people?

Well they just stole $40,000,000 that was never recovered so you do the math!

i was thinking/hoping the Feds had confiscated (or clawed back) the land, homes, cars, money, etc.

Ummmmmm no........they even allowed them to leave the country while they waited for trial. I'm shocked any of them came back, but they know there will be little or no consequences.

When you stole $40,000,000, then $240,000 is pocket change.

Like I mentioned above, the Feds did attempt to claw the money back.

Here is another good story from the Associated Press. As you will read, federal authorities say they have recovered about $50 million of the $250 million.

So, again, not sure how anyone would have $240,000 cash lying around unless they somehow hid it from the FBI/the Feds. I will be interested to see what charges are brought against this woman.

7 Minnesotans accused in scheme to defraud pandemic food program go on trial

Seven Minnesotans have gone on trial for what prosecutors call a massive scheme to exploit lax rules during the COVID-19 pandemic and steal from a program meant to provide meals to low-income children.

apnews.com

 

[Old_wrestling_fan]

should have kept a couple stacks of cash and reported a little less.

We don't know that she didn't do exactly that, now do we?

But seriously, I would be concerned about my personal safety after exposing such a lucrative scam. For real.

 

[Franisdaman]

We don't know that she didn't do exactly that, now do we?

But seriously, I would be concerned about my personal safety after exposing such a lucrative scam. For real.

the other jurors were interviewed one by one by the judge to make sure they, too, were not paid a visit.

apparently, the case will go to the jury and there will be no mistrial

 

[jasonrann]

Righteous bucks.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Like I mentioned above, the Feds did attempt to claw the money back.

Here is another good story from the Associated Press. As you will read, federal authorities say they have recovered about $50 million of the $250 million.

So, again, not sure how anyone would have $240,000 cash lying around unless they somehow hid it from the FBI/the Feds. I will be interested to see what charges are brought against this woman.

7 Minnesotans accused in scheme to defraud pandemic food program go on trial

Seven Minnesotans have gone on trial for what prosecutors call a massive scheme to exploit lax rules during the COVID-19 pandemic and steal from a program meant to provide meals to low-income children.

apnews.com

I thought the $40mil number was small; so, $250,000,000 - $50,000,000 > $240,000

 

[TheCainer]

Nice try, but not even remotely close to this travesty!

Yeah, he was probably gay anyway...so that's ok with you.

 

[goldmom]

It's truly sad how many folks around the country took advantage of different programs created to help the general public and private businesses.

Yes and it’s never happened before, either. 🙄

 

[CarolinaHawkeye]

The jurors' names are confidential; as the story indicates, how did this woman find out the juror's name?

And how does one have $240,000 in cash lying around to use to bribe people?

Probably part of the 41 million.

 

[CarolinaHawkeye]

Seems like a good case for deportation.

 

[Franisdaman]

Probably part of the 41 million.

they hide their stolen money well it appears

 

[Franisdaman]

Righteous bucks.

paying off jurors is part of the money laundering

 

[The Tradition]

Somali criminals be like, "What? You can't pay off jurors? WTF kinda shit is this?"

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

they hide their stolen money well it appears

They are expert thieves and it's deeply ingrained in their culture.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

The full story from the Sahan Journal (which covers immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota) is linked at the end of this post.

During the pandemic, "Feeding our Future" was an organization in Minneapolis/St Paul that oversaw other nonprofits that were supposed to be handing out food to families in need, making sure families (and especially kids) were getting fed.

"Feeding our Future" was run by a white woman. One of her right hand people was Somali. This Somali individual started telling people in the Somali community of a quick way to make A LOT OF MONEY: simply set up a non profit with the State of Minnesota, submit fake invoices to "Feeding our Future" (falsely claiming they were feeding thousands of people 7 days a week) and then get reimbursed by "Feeding our Future." The U.S. Department of Agriculture would then reimburse "Feeding our Future."

Well, the Feds got tipped off and as a result, the offices at "Feeding our Future" got raided. A total of 70 Somali men & women living in Minneapolis/St Paul were charged with stealing a total of $250 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Program. They are accused of using the $250 million to buy land, homes, luxury cars and expensive jewelry. Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture was involved, it became a federal case.

In the current trial, 7 Somali defendants are being tried in Minneapolis on a total of 41 criminal charges, including wire fraud, bribery and money laundering. They are accused of stealing a total of $41 million of the $250 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture program designated to feed underserved children.

The woman who showed up at the juror's house (she wasn't home) left the bag of money with the juror's father-in-law and said, "This is for Juror 52. Tell her there will be another bag for her if she votes to acquit.”

The juror called police after she arrived home and learned what had happened. The bag of $120,000 in cash is now in the FBI’s custody,

The juror in question is a 23-year-old woman who lives in the north metro. She appeared to be the only person of color on the jury. She was not in court Monday morning.

The full story from the Sahan Journal, which covers immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota:

Feeding Our Future juror bribed with $120K, defendants arrested

Prosecutors in the Feeding Our Future trial are alleging jury tampering after a woman bribed juror 52 with a bag containing $120,000 in cash.

sahanjournal.com

The Somali population in Minnesota is trash complete trash!

 

[Franisdaman]

It’s gross.
We need 40-50 year sentences for theft of this degree.

note that the woman said she'd deliver another bag containing $120,000 once all 7 were acquitted.

too bad they didn't allow her to leave while calling 911

 

[Franisdaman]

The $120,000 in cash came in this flowery bag.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[The Tradition]

The $120,000 in cash came in this flowery bag.

I'm an ethical person and would have turned the money over to the cops.

But I would have kept that flowery bag.

 

[Franisdaman]

I'm an ethical person and would have turned the money over to the cops.

But I would have kept that flowery bag.

I would have tried to make sure the woman did not leave until the cops arrived to arrest her

 

[mnole03]

The Somali population in Minnesota is trash complete trash!

Someone’s envious that they outperformed the Epoch Times.