Founder of "Feeding Our Future" Ordered to Pay $5.2 Million in Massive Fraud Case

A federal judge has ordered Aimee Bock, the founder of the nonprofit "Feeding Our Future," to forfeit $5.2 million. Authorities describe her as the leader of the largest pandemic fraud scheme in U.S. history. The case involves the misuse of federal funds meant to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prosecutors say Bock's organization submitted false claims for reimbursement. The court found Bock personally responsible for the illegal gains. The $5.2 million represents proceeds directly traced to the fraud. This forfeiture is separate from any potential prison sentence. Bock was convicted on multiple fraud charges earlier this year. Her sentencing is scheduled for a later date. The "Feeding Our Future" scheme defrauded over $250 million from government programs. Investigators say fake meal sites and inflated numbers were used to steal money.