Safari Restaurant
Coverage of Safari Restaurant in the Nexus archive.
- WATCH: Omar silent when confronted on alleged ties to massive Minnesota fraud scandal
Rep. Ilhan Omar refused to comment on her alleged ties to a massive Minnesota fraud scandal, which cost taxpayers roughly $250 million. She is accused of having connections to those involved in the scheme and has declined multiple opportunities to answer questions or provide information. The investigation is ongoing, with federal prosecutors involved.
- WATCH: Omar silent when confronted on alleged ties to massive Minnesota fraud scandal
Rep. Ilhan Omar refused to comment on her alleged ties to a $250 million fraud scandal in Minnesota, despite being asked to cooperate with an investigation. The scandal involves the 'Feeding Our Future' scheme, which federal prosecutors say cost taxpayers roughly $250 million. Omar's MEALS Act is thought to have enabled the fraud by expanding USDA waiver authority at meal sites.
- MN lawmaker takes action to get answers on Omar's alleged fraud ties after she skips key hearing: 'Ghosted us'
Minnesota Rep. Kristin Robbins is demanding answers from Rep. Ilhan Omar after she skipped a state hearing investigating her potential ties to the Feeding Our Future pandemic-era fraud scandal. Robbins, chair of the House Fraud Prevention committee, has requested documentation on Omar's role in the MEALS Act and communications with implicated individuals and organizations, including Safari Restaurant.
- MN lawmaker takes action to get answers on Omar's alleged fraud ties after she skips key hearing: 'Ghosted us'
Minnesota Rep. Kristin Robbins is demanding answers from Rep. Ilhan Omar after she skipped a state hearing investigating her ties to a pandemic-era fraud scandal linked to the MEALS Act, which Omar sponsored. Robbins requested extensive documentation, including communications with the Minnesota Department of Education and individuals charged in the 'Feeding Our Future' case, but Omar has not responded to multiple outreach attempts.