$250 million fraud scheme ‘mastermind’ found guilty

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul covers the conviction of two defendants in what the station describes as a $250 million fraud scheme. According to the video, Amy Bach and Salem Say were found guilty after a nearly six-week trial that presented the jury with hundreds of pages of evidence.

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul reports that prosecutors presented an extensive case including false meal claims, fake invoices, and million-dollar checks as evidence. The station notes that testimony came from some of the 37 people who have already pleaded guilty in connection with the scheme. According to the video, prosecutors characterized the evidence against the defendants as overwhelming.

In presenting their case, prosecutors alleged that Amy Bach submitted every false claim and wrote every check involved in the nearly $250 million in fraud. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul reports that Bach’s attorney disputed this characterization, describing her testimony as compelling and stating that she answered all questions posed to her during trial.

According to FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, Bach’s attorney expressed shock at her detention pending sentencing, noting that she has no passport and no money and is living with her parents. The video reports that when asked whether Bach might express remorse at sentencing, her attorney suggested any remorse would be related to her children. The station quotes Bach’s attorney stating his belief in her innocence, despite the jury’s guilty verdict.

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul reports that Salem Say was also taken into custody following conviction. According to the video, Say was convicted of far more counts than Bach and is described as one of the largest perpetrators of fraud in the scheme.

The station notes that nearly 30 defendants still await trial in connection with the fraud scheme. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul reports that prosecutors believe the quick verdicts against Bach and Say may encourage additional plea deals among the remaining defendants.

This case represents a significant development in what the station characterizes as one of the largest fraud prosecutions in the region, with the conviction of high-level defendants potentially accelerating resolution of the broader criminal matter.

In FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul’s Own Words

“The jury saw hundreds of pages of documents, false meal claims, fake invoices, million-doll checks, testimony from some of the 37 people who’ve already plead guilty.”

“Amy Bach knew. She submitted every false claim, wrote every check of the nearly $250 million in fraud.”

“I will go to my grave knowing because I’ve reviewed the evidence this is an innocent woman.”