Monday, December 29,
2025 - Federal investigators in the United States have escalated efforts to
dismantle a vast fraud and money laundering network that has links stretching
from Minnesota to overseas investments in Kenya.
On Sunday, December 28th, FBI Director Kash Patel
announced that additional personnel and resources had been deployed to
Minnesota to target large‑scale schemes exploiting federal programs.
“Fraud that steals from taxpayers and robs vulnerable
children will remain a top FBI priority in Minnesota and nationwide,” Patel
said.
The investigation has uncovered sham vendors, shell
companies, and extensive laundering operations, resulting in 78 indictments and
57 convictions.
Patel further revealed that suspects attempted to undermine
justice, including Abdimajid Mohamed Nur, who was charged with trying to bribe
a juror with $120,000 (Ksh15 million).
Those involved have since pleaded guilty, with sentences
including a 10‑year prison term and nearly $48 million in restitution.
The crackdown follows revelations from independent
investigations, including a viral exposé by American YouTuber, Nick Shirley,
which highlighted daycares and healthcare providers allegedly receiving
millions in state funds despite not serving children.
Earlier, federal prosecutors identified the “Feeding Our
Future” program and Housing Stabilisation Services as major sources of the
fraud.
Investigators estimate more than $250 million (Ksh32
billion) was stolen from initiatives meant to feed children during the COVID‑19
pandemic, making it one of the largest fraud cases in U.S. history.
Court documents reveal that part of the stolen funds were
channeled into high‑end real estate in Kenya, including luxury apartments in
Nairobi and properties along the Mombasa coast.
Members of the Somali community have emerged as the
architects of the fraud scheme.
Minnesota
has the largest population of individuals of Somali descent in the entire U.S
exceeding 100,000 according to 2025 figures.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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