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70th defendant convicted in Feeding Our Future scheme
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Cory Knudsen , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
The 70th person in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has been convicted, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Abdirashid Bixi Dool, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud on July 13 and faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. He was charged in a seven-count indictment with...
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Key takeaway Abdirashid Bixi Dool, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud on July 13 and faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The conviction of Abdirashid Bixi Dool brings the total number of defendants convicted in the Feeding Our Future scheme to 70, a stark reminder of the widespread nature of the fraud. As the cases continue to unfold, Minneapolis residents should be aware of the potential impact on local nonprofits and community organizations that rely on similar funding. The fact that Dool and his co-conspirators were able to submit fraudulent claims on behalf of two nonprofits, Bilaal Mosque, Inc. and Multicultural Resource Center, Inc., raises questions about the oversight and accountability measures in place. The Minnesota Department of Education's payment of nearly $1.1 million in funds to these nonprofits also underscores the need for increased scrutiny of funding allocations. As the community moves forward, it will be crucial to monitor the sentencing of Dool and other defendants, as well as any potential reforms aimed at preventing similar schemes in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The 70th person in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has been convicted, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Abdirashid Bixi Dool, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud on July 13 and faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. He was charged in a seven-count indictment with...
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