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Feeding Our Future suspect who fled to Somalia now back in Minnesota to face charges
By Josh Skluzacek at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
A major Feeding Our Future fraud suspect who fled to Somalia is now back in Minnesota to face charges.
Abdikerm Eidleh, considered the alleged second-in-command to the scandal’s ringleader, Aimee Bock, landed at Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport on Thursday afternoon. He was taken int...
Key takeaway His capture and transfer back to Minnesota show how far the arm of American law enforcement can reach, and that you can run, but you cannot hide,” said United States Attorney Daniel N.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The return of Abdikerm Eidleh to Minnesota to face charges brings a significant figure in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme back to the state, where the alleged crimes had a direct impact on local communities. As the case against Eidleh proceeds, Minneapolis residents will be watching to see how the prosecution unfolds, particularly given the scope of the alleged fraud, which involved falsely claiming to serve meals to thousands of children per day. The fact that Eidleh is accused of funneling over $5 million in fraud proceeds into accounts associated with his shell companies, and using some of those funds to make a payment on a mortgage in Burnsville, underscores the local connections to the case. With Eidleh's initial court appearance expected soon, the community will be looking for accountability and transparency in the handling of the case, and for assurances that those responsible for the alleged fraud will be held to account.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A major Feeding Our Future fraud suspect who fled to Somalia is now back in Minnesota to face charges.
Abdikerm Eidleh, considered the alleged second-in-command to the scandal’s ringleader, Aimee Bock, landed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Thursday afternoon. He was taken int...
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