Eidleh Pleads Not Guilty in $250M Fraud | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, accused of being second in command in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, has pleaded not guilty and is now facing 31 charges—including wire fraud and money laundering—after being extradited from Somalia. Despite allegedly moving $5 million through shell companies, he’s been appointed a public defender due to alleged financial hardship, sparking outrage. The U.S. Attorney emphasized that no one can hide from justice, as authorities brought him back to Minnesota on July 16, 2026, where he’s currently jailed in Sherburne County. This case underscores the…