A Minnesota woman convicted in one of the largest fraud schemes in state history is now accusing top Democratic leaders of knowing about rampant abuse of taxpayer-funded programs long before federal authorities intervened. Aimee Bock, the former head of the now-defunct nonprofit Feeding Our Future, says Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison ignored clear warning signs while millions continued to flow out the door.
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Speaking from Sherburne County Jail in a jailhouse interview with Fox News, Bock claimed state officials were aware of serious irregularities tied to the federal child nutrition program but failed to act. She alleged that state agencies approved and monitored program sponsors, yet allowed suspicious claims to be paid even after concerns were raised internally.
“I honestly believe Keith Ellison and Gov. Walz need to be held accountable,” Bock said. “There needs to be an investigation done. If they weren’t aware, that’s concerning.” She claimed she repeatedly flagged questionable operators but watched as the state continued rubber-stamping approvals and payments.
Bock further alleged that both the governor’s office and the attorney general’s office had knowledge of the issues and later admitted to assisting the FBI. “They’ve said they were made aware,” she said, questioning why no decisive action was taken while the fraud allegedly expanded unchecked.
Ellison’s office forcefully rejected Bock’s claims, attacking her credibility and pointing to her federal conviction. A spokesperson labeled Bock “a liar, fraudster, and manipulator,” saying she is now attempting to deflect blame rather than accept responsibility for the scheme she ran. The office insisted her guilt was proven in court beyond doubt and said her allegations lack any evidence.
Federal prosecutors say Feeding Our Future sat at the center of a massive scheme that siphoned more than $250 million meant to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, congressional investigators continue probing Minnesota’s broader fraud crisis. House Oversight Chairman James Comer said authorities have charged 98 defendants, issued over 1,750 subpoenas, and uncovered what prosecutors estimate could be at least $9 billion in stolen taxpayer funds — warning that Minnesota’s Democratic leadership either failed catastrophically or enabled the abuse outright.[/read]