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Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, a 42-year-old man from Burnsville, Minnesota, was taken into custody in Mogadishu, Somalia, on June 25, 2026, for his role in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. Eidleh, who worked for Feeding Our Future, allegedly solicited and received bribes and kickbacks from individuals and companies seeking approval to operate fraudulent Federal Child Nutrition Program sites. The scheme, which involved creating shell companies and fake meal sites, resulted in the misappropriation of over $5 million in federal nutrition program funds.
The indictment, which was originally filed on September 13, 2022, alleges that Eidleh and other Feeding Our Future employees operated a pay-to-play scheme, where they received kickbacks from operators of fraudulent meal sites. Eidleh created his own Federal Child Nutrition Program sites and shell companies, which he used to conceal the true nature and source of the illegally obtained funds.
The Feeding Our Future fraud scheme is considered one of the largest in Minnesota history, with Eidleh being a central figure in the scam. The case is a result of an investigation by the FBI and the DOJ, which has been working to bring those involved in the scheme to justice.
Eidleh’s arrest in Somalia marks a significant development in the case, and it is expected that he will be extradited to the United States to face charges. The outcome of the case will depend on the evidence presented in court, but it is clear that the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has had a significant impact on the community and the federal nutrition programs that were intended to help those in need.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: Minnesota
- Location: MN
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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