A Minneapolis man received his sentence for attempting to bribe a juror during a major welfare fraud trial involving $250 million in alleged fraudulent activity.

The defendant attempted to influence the juror by delivering a Hallmark gift bag containing $120,000 in cash to her residence. According to court documents, the bag also included a note promising additional money if the juror voted to acquit his brothers, who were also defendants in the fraud case.

The bribery attempt occurred during proceedings for what authorities described as one of the largest welfare fraud schemes in recent history. The case involved multiple defendants and allegations of systematic fraudulent activity totaling approximately $250 million.

The attempted jury tampering represents a separate criminal charge from the underlying welfare fraud allegations. Federal prosecutors pursued the bribery case as a distinct violation of laws protecting the integrity of the judicial process.

The sentencing concludes this aspect of the broader investigation, though other elements of the welfare fraud case may continue through the court system. The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to prosecute large-scale benefit fraud schemes and protect judicial proceedings from interference.