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Abdikerm Eidleh, key figure in Feeding Our Future fraud, apprehended in Somalia
By Joey Peters at Sahan Journal
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
One of the biggest players in the Feeding Our Future scheme is now in custody in Somalia, according to the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, who has evaded prosecution for more than four years, “was taken into custody” in Mogadishu on Thursday, June 25, according to the U....
Key takeaway Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, who has evaded prosecution for more than four years, “was taken into custody” in Mogadishu on Thursday, June 25, according to the U.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The apprehension of Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia brings a significant development in the Feeding Our Future fraud case, which has had far-reaching implications for the Minneapolis community. As one of the key figures in the scheme, Eidleh's capture raises questions about the potential for extradition and the possibility of him facing trial in the US. The fact that Eidleh has been abroad since before his indictment in 2022, and that authorities had lost contact with him, makes his apprehension a notable achievement for the FBI's international partnerships. For Minneapolis residents, the case serves as a reminder of the need for accountability and transparency in the administration of federal aid programs, particularly those intended to support vulnerable populations such as children in need. The community will be watching closely to see how Eidleh's case unfolds and whether his apprehension will lead to further revelations about the scope and nature of the fraud scheme.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? One of the biggest players in the Feeding Our Future scheme is now in custody in Somalia, according to the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, who has evaded prosecution for more than four years, “was taken into custody” in Mogadishu on Thursday, June 25, according to the U....
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