Trending Now - Minnesota's SNAP Fraud Scandal Raises Alarms and Anger

WHO:

Fox News - Abdidwahid Mohamed, owner of Minnesota Food Grocery LLC, is accused of food stamp fraud.

Fox News - Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer demands accountability from Governor Tim Walz.

Fox News - Republican Dalia al-Aqidi is running for Congress in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District against Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Fox News - Minnesota state Sen. Mark Koran and state Sen. Michael Holmstrom, both Republicans, commented on the fraud situation.

WHAT:

Fox News - Authorities filed criminal charges against Abdidwahid Mohamed for defrauding taxpayers out of over $1 million through a food stamp fraud scheme.

Fox News - Federal prosecutors estimate that fraud against 14 Medicaid programs in Minnesota could total $9 billion.

Fox News - Mohamed allegedly received $1,141,082 in EBT payments as part of the fraud scheme.

Fox News - Mohamed faces up to 20 years in prison or a $100,000 fine if found guilty.

WHERE:

Fox News - The fraud scheme took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specifically at Sam’s Club and Costco.

Fox News - Hennepin County authorities are involved in the investigation.

WHEN:

Fox News - The alleged fraudulent activities occurred in 2021.

Fox News - Governor Tim Walz testified during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on March 4, 2026.

WHY:

Fox News - Congressman Emmer alleges that Governor Walz is either incompetent or complicit in the theft of taxpayer funds.

Fox News - Dalia al-Aqidi stated that the fraud is a "cruel joke" and that it affects families' affordability.

HOW:

Fox News - Mohamed allegedly used EBT cards registered to others to purchase items and then resold them in his store.

Fox News - Authorities observed Mohamed making purchases and followed him back to his store, using surveillance footage and GPS data to support their case.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 17:44 UTC)

Abdidwahid Mohamed, the owner of Minnesota Food Grocery LLC, has been charged with defrauding taxpayers out of over $1 million through a food stamp fraud scheme, with authorities alleging he used EBT cards registered to others to make purchases for resale. Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer is demanding accountability from Governor Tim Walz, who testified during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in early March, while Republican Dalia al-Aqidi is running for Congress in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District against Rep. Ilhan Omar. If found guilty, Mohamed could face up to 20 years in prison or a $100,000 fine, as federal prosecutors estimate that fraud against 14 Medicaid programs in Minnesota could total a staggering $9 billion.