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Right-hand man of Feeding Our Future ringleader taken into custody in Somalia
By Josh Skluzacek at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
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Right-hand man of Feeding Our Future ringleader taken into custody in Somalia
A central player in the...
Key takeaway Attorney’s Office confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The capture of Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia brings a new layer of accountability to the Feeding Our Future scandal, which has already led to significant consequences for those involved. As the right-hand man of Aimee Bock, Eidleh's role in controlling shell companies and funneling millions of dollars in fraud proceeds has been well-documented. His actions, which included falsely claiming to serve meals to thousands of children per day, have real-world implications for the Minneapolis community, where many families rely on legitimate food programs to support their children. The fact that Eidleh was able to funnel over $5 million in fraud proceeds into accounts associated with his shell companies, including a $95,000 payment towards a mortgage on a home in Burnsville, raises questions about the local impact of this scheme and how it may have affected community resources.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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