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Former Omar Associate Admits Guilt in $2.9M Food Fraud

8/14/2025

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Guhaad Hashi Said, once an associate of Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, has admitted guilt in a shocking pandemic food fraud case. He deceitfully claimed to provide over 1 million meals through a federal child nutrition program, pocketing nearly $2.9 million. Now, he faces the grim possibility of 25 years behind bars.

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Guhaad Hashi Said, once an associate of Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, has admitted guilt in a shocking pandemic food fraud case. He deceitfully claimed to provide over 1 million meals through a federal child nutrition program, pocketing nearly $2.9 million. Now, he faces the grim possibility of 25 years behind bars.