Minnesota fraud: Man sentenced to 1 year, 1 day in Feeding Our Future scheme

The Brief

  • Abdul Abubakar Ali was sentenced on Monday to one year and one day for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
  • Suleman Yusuf Mohamed was set to appear in federal court for a change of plea hearing Monday afternoon, but it was rescheduled for later in the week.
  • The scheme involved stealing more than $250 million meant to feed children during the pandemic.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) A man was sentenced in federal court on Monday to one year and one day for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.

Feeding Our Future sentencing

The backstory:

The first charges in the Feeding Our Future scheme came down in 2022 and the scheme involves accusations of stealing over $250 million intended for pandemic relief to feed children. Since then, 79 people have been charged, with most pleading guilty or being convicted at trial.

The sentencing:

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