Owner of Caribou Grill in Hallock Faces Arson and Insurance Fraud Charges

Owner Of Caribou Grill In Hallock Charged With Arson & Insurance Fraud HALLOCK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Fifty year old Tamara Devore, the owner of the Caribou Grill in Hallock, Minnesota has been charged with arson and insurance fraud, following a fire. Devore made her initial court appearance Monday. Bail was set at $50,000 cash without conditions… Continue reading Owner of Caribou Grill in Hallock Faces Arson and Insurance Fraud Charges

BREAKING NEWS: Government Agencies Confirm Absence of Foreign Government Fraud in 2020 Election

BREAKING NEWS: Government Agencies Say No Fraud From Foreign Governments In 2020 Election WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) A report just released says no foreign governments had any influence in the outcome of the 2020 elections.

Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Strandquist, Minnesota, man appeared in court on June 18 for charges of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Jeffrey Lars McHam, 65, was released without bond on his promise to attend future court proceedings. McHam and his significant other, Peggy Ann Omdahl, face charges of financial exploitation of a… Continue reading Minnesota Couple Faces Court for Allegedly Exploiting Elderly Mother in $275,000 Fraud

Comprehensive Analysis of the Audit on Minnesota’s Child Nutrition Program Fraud

Governor Tim Walz has acknowledged responsibility following a report revealing his administration’s failure to prevent the most significant pandemic fraud case in the nation. This comprehensive article delves into the details of the legislative audit, the administration’s response, and the broader implications for state governance and future preventive measures. The Audit Findings Overview of the… Continue reading Comprehensive Analysis of the Audit on Minnesota’s Child Nutrition Program Fraud

Recent Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Financial Fraud, DWI, and Wildlife Violations 6-11-2024

Sheriff’s Office Cases: Jessica Lynn Nordby, 45, Thief River Falls Charge: Felony financial transaction card fraud Outcome: Stay of adjudication, $250 to $2,500 fine, $125 supervision fee, supervised probation for five years, restitution, mental health evaluation, participation in mental health services, no firearms possession, misdemeanor theft charge dismissed. Kennedy Olivia Jeann Panek, 18, Thief River… Continue reading Recent Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Financial Fraud, DWI, and Wildlife Violations 6-11-2024

Juror in $250-Million COVID Fraud Case Bribed with $120,000 Bag of Cash

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A juror in the high-profile federal “Feeding Our Future” fraud trial has been dismissed after she reported an attempted bribery. According to prosecutors, the juror was approached at her home yesterday by a woman who left a bag containing $120,000 in cash and promised an additional bag if the juror voted… Continue reading Juror in $250-Million COVID Fraud Case Bribed with $120,000 Bag of Cash

$250-Million Fraud Trial Resumes in Minneapolis This Week

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The federal Feeding Our Future fraud trial will resume this week in Minneapolis. Prosecutors will conclude their case, and the defense will begin calling witnesses to demonstrate that they provided meals to children across Minnesota. Over the past few weeks, the government has submitted hundreds of financial records and Child Nutrition… Continue reading $250-Million Fraud Trial Resumes in Minneapolis This Week

Minneapolis Consultants Indicted for Defrauding Over $1 Million in COVID-19 Aid

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two Minneapolis-based business consultants have been indicted for defrauding COVID-19 pandemic aid programs of more than $1 million while serving as business advisors to Hennepin County, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, when small businesses were suffering deep economic losses, these defendants saw an opportunity to defraud… Continue reading Minneapolis Consultants Indicted for Defrauding Over $1 Million in COVID-19 Aid

Jury Seated for Opening Statements in Massive COVID Fraud Case

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In Minneapolis federal court, a jury has been selected for the landmark trial regarding alleged COVID-related fraud in Minnesota. This case marks the first criminal trial stemming from the extensive investigation into the Feeding Our Future nonprofit organization. Prosecutors accuse seven defendants of embezzling millions of dollars in federal reimbursements earmarked… Continue reading Jury Seated for Opening Statements in Massive COVID Fraud Case

Nation’s Largest Pandemic-Era Fraud Trial Begins in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Federal prosecutors have launched the trial for the first seven defendants in what they deem the nation’s largest case of pandemic-era fraud. The trial, unfolding in Minneapolis, involves 70 individuals linked to the organization “Feeding Our Future,” accused of swindling $250 million in federal funds allocated to feed underserved children during… Continue reading Nation’s Largest Pandemic-Era Fraud Trial Begins in Minneapolis

Fargo Resident Kevin Douglas Wright Faces Multiple Felony Charges for Alleged Check Fraud Scheme

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FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Kevin Douglas Wright, a Fargo resident, is embroiled in legal trouble as he confronts four felony charges in the town. Wright stands accused of utilizing unauthorized business checks, purportedly writing checks to himself, and subsequently cashing them at various Bell Bank locations in Fargo, accumulating approximately $7,800. Allegations and Evidence Photographic… Continue reading Fargo Resident Kevin Douglas Wright Faces Multiple Felony Charges for Alleged Check Fraud Scheme