Hussein Mohamed Farah, the executive director of New Vision Foundation, has been charged with a serious crime in connection with a $300 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
According to a recent indictment, Farah used his non-profit organization, New Vision Foundation, to participate in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme by operating two purported food distribution sites under the sponsorship of Feeding Our Future.
He submitted phony meal count sheets and attendance rosters to support New Vision’s claims, resulting in the non-profit receiving approximately $2.7 million for meals purportedly served to children between February 2021 and January 2022.
The cases result from an investigation conducted by the FBI, IRS – Criminal Investigations, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Farah is facing one count of wire fraud, a serious crime that carries significant penalties.
The investigation and prosecution of these cases demonstrate the government’s commitment to holding accountable those who engage in financial crimes and abuse the system.
Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew S. Ebert, Harry M. Jacobs, and Daniel W. Bobier are prosecuting these cases. Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig Baune is handling the seizure and forfeiture of assets.
Hussein Mohamed Farah, 73rd defendant charged in Feeding Our Future case, faces serious consequences for his alleged role in the $300 million scheme.
Defendant: Hussein Mohamed Farah
Criminal Charges: Wire fraud
City and State: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Exact Date: Not specified
Sentence or Outcome: Currently facing one count of wire fraud
Dollar Amounts: Approximately $2.7 million received by New Vision Foundation
Related Federal Cases
- John L. Steele, Mail and Wire Fraud, Minnesota 2023 · District of Columbia
- Jeremy J. Fishnick, Wire Fraud, Cedar Rapids IA, 2023 · Washington
- Seng Xiong, Elder Fraud Scheme, Minnesota 2024 · Washington
- Jill M. Evans, Wire Fraud and Money Laundering, Colorado 2017 · Washington
- Julius Lee Boston, Tax Return Fraud, Minnesota 2012 · Minnesota
Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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