Minnesota Fraudster Caught in Somalia

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Minnesota’s biggest child nutrition fraud case just took a dramatic turn as Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, 42, was arrested in Mogadishu, Somalia, after fleeing the country to evade justice. Accused of orchestrating a multi-million-dollar scam involving fake websites, shell companies, and kickbacks, Eidleh allegedly funneled over $5 million in stolen taxpayer funds while posing as a consultant for fraudulent programs. Charged with wire fraud and money laundering in 2022, he’s now facing federal charges as authorities highlight international cooperation that led to his capture — sending a clear…