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Fraud & scams in Minnesota

13 tracked private-fraud cases in Minnesota — sourced from DOJ, FBI, SEC, FTC and 230+ news outlets.

Cases
Civil actionStateMinnesota Department of CommerceJul 7 · 16:33 UTC

Minnesota Department of Commerce v. Seguro Medico and Arthur Walsh

Seguro Medico, Arthur Walsh

Seguro Medico and its owner Arthur Walsh are alleged to have engaged in a bait-and-switch scheme involving the sale of health insurance plans with limited benefits using unlicensed agents. The Minnesota Department of Commerce ordered a $150,000 fine for misleading consumers about coverage, and a 2025 federal indictment alleged wire fraud in connection with the nationwide scheme.

  • Insurance fraud
  • Wire fraud
ChargedFederalDistrict of MinnesotaJun 26 · 15:30 UTC

USA v. Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh

Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh

Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh is alleged to have been one of the orchestrators of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme and was taken into custody in Somalia on June 25, 2026.

  • fraud
  • Wire fraud
IndictedFederalMinnesota$250.0M alleged lossJun 27 · 01:12 UTC

USA v. Eidleh

Abdikerm Eidleh

Abdikerm Eidleh, age 42, was arrested in Somalia in connection with an alleged $250 million COVID-19 pandemic fraud scheme involving Feeding Our Future. He was one of the original defendants indicted in the case.

  • Pandemic fraud
  • Wire fraud
ChargedFederalUSAO Minnesota$5.0M alleged lossJun 26 · 20:17 UTC

USA v. Eidleh

Abdikerm Eidleh

Abdikerm Eidleh is alleged to have been a central figure in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, controlling shell companies, recruiting fraudulent food sites, and funneling over $5 million in proceeds. He was taken into custody in Mogadishu, Somalia, following international collaboration between the U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI.

  • Pandemic fraud
  • Wire fraud
  • Money laundering
On appealFederalEighth Circuit Court of Appeals$5.2M alleged lossJun 24 · 16:49 UTC

USA v. Aimee Bock

Aimee Bock

Aimee Bock, founder of Feeding Our Future, was convicted of federal child nutrition fraud and sentenced to 41 years in prison with 5.2 million dollars in restitution. She is appealing her sentence in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

  • fraud
  • Wire fraud
ChargedFederalMinnesota Fraud Control Unit$6.5B alleged lossJun 23 · 18:53 UTC

7 Minnesota providers among 455 charged in nationwide $6.5B ‘health care fraud takedown’

Seven Minnesota health care providers

Seven Minnesota health care providers are among 455 individuals charged nationwide in an alleged $6.5 billion health care fraud and opioid abuse scheme. The Minnesota Fraud Control Unit alleges the local providers fraudulently billed over $700,000 through methods including fake services, unlicensed practice, and billing for services not provided.

  • Healthcare fraud
ChargedFederalMinnesota$4.0M alleged lossJun 11 · 21:07 UTC

USA v. Said Abdullahi Ereg

Said Abdullahi Ereg

Said Abdullahi Ereg is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering in connection with alleged pandemic fraud resulting in approximately $4 million in losses.

  • Pandemic fraud
  • Wire fraud
  • Money laundering