Suspect in Minnesota fraud case arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Updated on: June 26, 2026 / 4:46 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Abdikerm Eidleh, a suspected leader in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, has been arrested in Somalia.
- Eidleh was a fugitive for over four years and is accused of collecting $5 million in bribes.
- The Feeding Our Future scheme defrauded taxpayers of an estimated $250 million.
- Federal officials emphasize the global reach of law enforcement in apprehending fugitives.
- The total fraud in Minnesota related to social service programs may exceed $1 billion.