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A letter signed by Walz, as reported in multiple sources, stated that Boelter was appointed due to the “special trust and confidence” Walz had in his “integrity, judgment, and ability.”
- Appointment: In 2019, Governor Tim Walz appointed Vance Boelter to the Minnesota Governor’s Workforce Development Board, with a letter stating “special trust and confidence” in his “integrity, judgment, and ability.” This was a standard appointment for a state advisory role, not directly tied to Feeding Our Future at the time.
- Connection to Feeding Our Future: Boelter is linked to the fraud through his association with Empire Cuisine and Market LLC, a for-profit restaurant involved in the scheme as a meal distribution site and vendor. Boelter is referenced in legal documents as an associate of Abdiaziz Shafii Farah and Mohamed Jama Ismail, who were convicted in June 2024 for their roles in defrauding over $28 million through Empire Cuisine.
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- Specific Allegations: While Boelter is not named as a primary defendant in the major indictments, his name appears in court records as a participant in fraudulent activities. He allegedly helped create and submit false documentation, such as meal count sheets and attendance rosters, to inflate claims of meals served. Empire Cuisine, where Boelter was involved, received significant funds, which were used for luxury purchases and to launder money through shell companies