Fact-check · Oct 30, 2026 · Scott Bessent
“Three properties in Minneapolis valued at approximately $519,000”
TRUE
What the record shows
DOJ filed civil forfeiture complaint on October 19, 2026, seeking three Minneapolis properties valued at approximately $519,000, allegedly purchased with proceeds from Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
Official DOJ press release confirms the exact figure and properties referenced in the claim.
Sources
- Office of Public Affairs
- Federal officials tout seizure of 'half a city block' in Minneapolis fraud case
- By Ben Johnson, Ben.Johnson@house.mn Minnesota’s Forfeiture Laws July 2026
- Minnesota - Institute for Justice
- Can Law Enforcement Seize My Property in Minnesota?
- Trump administration announces expanded 'War on Fraud' initiative in Minnesota following raids, new federal charges
From: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Holds a Fraud Task Force Press Conference in St. Cloud, MN
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