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Minnesota Squad Rep Ilhan Omar Knew About 250m COVID Meal Fraud Scheme Mastermind Claims in Jailhouse Interview
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- Aimee Bock, founder of Feeding Our Future, convicted in March 2025 of conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud for $250 million COVID meal fraud scheme.
- Bock alleged Rep. Ilhan Omar was aware of the scheme and helped loosen regulations via the MEALS Act in March 2020.
- Bock claimed six email exchanges with Omar regarding waivers that allowed Somali restaurants to participate.
- Safari restaurant co-owner convicted of defrauding $16 million.