"Mastermind" behind the Minnesota fraud scheme defends herself and admits regrets

The woman prosecutors say was the "mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest COVID-era fraud scheme is speaking exclusively with CBS News. Last year, Aimee Bock was convicted of orchestrating a $250 million plot to defraud a government program to feed hungry children. In a video call from her Minnesota jail cell, Bock defended her actions while also admitting regrets. Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting. "CBS Mornings" airs weekdays at 7 a.m. on CBS and stream it at 8 a.m. ET on the CBS News app. Subscribe to "CBS Mornings" on YouTube:    / cbsmornings   Watch CBS News 24/7: https://cbsnews.com/live/ Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Follow "CBS Mornings" on Instagram:   / cbsmornings   Like "CBS Mornings" on Facebook:   / cbsmornings   Follow "CBS Mornings" on X:   / cbsmornings   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-0... For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Minnesota fraud suspect flees the country days before his trial
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Minnesota fraud suspect flees the country days before his trial

'Is it Islamophobic to expose MN Somali fraud?: Gill DESTROYS Walz for calling whistleblowers racist
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'Is it Islamophobic to expose MN Somali fraud?: Gill DESTROYS Walz for calling whistleblowers racist

5 INVESTIGATES extended interview with Aimee Bock
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5 INVESTIGATES extended interview with Aimee Bock

Dozens of Somali foreign nationals arrested for alleged fraud, Lawmakers "afraid" to push back
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Dozens of Somali foreign nationals arrested for alleged fraud, Lawmakers "afraid" to push back

Feeding our Future ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced
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Feeding our Future ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced

'Senators received over a million dollars': Witness drops BOMBSHELL details of MN child care fraud
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'Senators received over a million dollars': Witness drops BOMBSHELL details of MN child care fraud

Longest sentence so far in Feeding our Future case handed down to Abdiaziz Farah
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Longest sentence so far in Feeding our Future case handed down to Abdiaziz Farah

The Immigration Fraudsters | BBC News
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The Immigration Fraudsters | BBC News

Aimee Bock accused of leaking protected documents from jail
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Aimee Bock accused of leaking protected documents from jail

Minnesota Medicaid used to buy mansions? $90M Somali fraud ROCKED by Nairobi real estate connection
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Minnesota Medicaid used to buy mansions? $90M Somali fraud ROCKED by Nairobi real estate connection

Inside America's Poorest County
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Inside America's Poorest County

Woman convicted as key player in Minnesota fraud scheme speaks out
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Woman convicted as key player in Minnesota fraud scheme speaks out

'Made my life miserable': Minnesota WHISTLEBLOWER drops BOMBSHELL, exposes Walz admin | Somali fraud
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'Made my life miserable': Minnesota WHISTLEBLOWER drops BOMBSHELL, exposes Walz admin | Somali fraud

Founder Aimee Bock admits she missed 'some fraud' at Feeding Our Future
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Founder Aimee Bock admits she missed 'some fraud' at Feeding Our Future

Minnesota fraud: DOJ charges 15, alleges $90M stolen
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Minnesota fraud: DOJ charges 15, alleges $90M stolen

CNN interviews Nick Shirley on his childcare fraud claims in Minnesota
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CNN interviews Nick Shirley on his childcare fraud claims in Minnesota

Feeding Our Future trial: alleged ringleader Aimee Bock takes the stand
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Feeding Our Future trial: alleged ringleader Aimee Bock takes the stand

Fraud in MInnesota: Aimee Bock sentenced in Feeding our Future scheme
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Fraud in MInnesota: Aimee Bock sentenced in Feeding our Future scheme

FOF trial: Jury sees Bock messages on food program funds
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FOF trial: Jury sees Bock messages on food program funds

Teens unable to walk, mothers with rash-covered babies: How Kush is ruining lives
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Teens unable to walk, mothers with rash-covered babies: How Kush is ruining lives