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Somali-American Faces 28 Years for $48M COVID Fraud

8/7/2025

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Abdiaziz Farah, a Somali-American businessman, faces a staggering 28-year prison sentence for embezzling over $48 million in COVID-19 relief funds. His lavish spending spree on luxury properties in Kenya and high-end vehicles has led to multiple federal convictions for fraud and bribery. Now, he must repay nearly the entire amount he misappropriated.

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Abdiaziz Farah, a Somali-American businessman, faces a staggering 28-year prison sentence for embezzling over $48 million in COVID-19 relief funds. His lavish spending spree on luxury properties in Kenya and high-end vehicles has led to multiple federal convictions for fraud and bribery. Now, he must repay nearly the entire amount he misappropriated.