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North Dakota attorney general says F5 Project investigation substantiated self-dealing and improper-loan concerns
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley announced that a state consumer-protection investigation found evidence of conflicts of interest, self-dealing, improper leadership loans and misuse of nonprofit funds. F5 Project entered an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance filed in Cass County District Court, establishing governance requirements and continuing state oversight. The organization did not admit or deny the state's allegations.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The matter concerns transactions involving senior leaders and nonprofit funds. The compliance agreement places the organization under enforceable oversight while allowing programs serving people leaving incarceration or treatment to continue.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
WDAY Radio reported the findings and agreement from statements made by North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley and the F5 Project board.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not independently reviewed the attorney general's investigative file, the complete court agreement, the disputed loans or the real-estate transactions. No Halo has not established criminal wrongdoing by any individual.
Right of reply
Organization response
The F5 Project board said the organization is complying with the voluntary agreement, strengthening governance and financial controls, supporting employees and continuing services. The organization did not admit or deny the state's allegations.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Regulator Finding. Current state: Pending. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 24, 2026 · Last verified September 26, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.