Judge clears way for Minnesota welfare fraud ringleader to forfeit Porsche and millions

A federal judge approved a preliminary forfeiture order allowing seizure of assets tied to Aimee Bock, including about $3.7 million in bank accounts, a 2013 Porsche and luxury items; the U.S. attorney listed total forfeiture at $5.2 million and Bock is awaiting sentencing after a federal conviction.

Aimee Bock, who led the Feeding Our Future nonprofit, is facing asset forfeiture after a federal judge signed a preliminary order. Prosecutors say the nonprofit’s claims grew rapidly during the pandemic and that some reimbursements were fraudulently approved. Federal agents seized assets in 2022, and a federal jury found Bock guilty in March on counts including wire fraud, conspiracy and bribery. She is awaiting sentencing. Known details: - A federal judge signed a preliminary forfeiture order that clears the way to seize assets tied to Bock. - Seized items reported by authorities include about $3.7 million in bank accounts and cash, a 2013 Porsche, and luxury items taken from her home. - The U.S. attorney’s office listed the total forfeiture judgment at $5.2 million; the assets were initially seized in 2022. - Bock was convicted by a federal jury in March on charges including wire fraud, conspiracy and bribery and is awaiting sentencing. Summary: The preliminary forfeiture order permits the government to pursue seizure of the identified assets linked to the alleged scheme. Bock remains convicted and sentencing is pending. Undetermined at this time.