The FBI has added a Minnesota businessman to its Most Wanted Fraudsters List, accusing him of stealing over $5 million intended to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fahad Mohamed Nur has been on the run since 2022 and is wanted for his alleged role in a fraud scheme that exploited Minnesota's Federal Child Nutrition Program. The bureau alleges he owned a vendor and submitted fake invoices to receive fraudulent program funds, which he then laundered. The FBI believes Nur has ties to Somalia and may be living there.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to Nur's arrest and conviction. His addition to the Most Wanted Fraudsters List comes after the list has already resulted in the arrests of two fugitives within weeks of its launch. The list is part of a broader government effort to target pandemic-era fraud, with the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud uncovering over $13 billion in fraud so far.
The investigation into Nur's alleged fraud scheme is ongoing, with federal officials working to bring him to justice. The FBI is urging anyone with information about Nur's whereabouts to come forward, and is providing multiple ways for people to submit tips. The case highlights the FBI's commitment to pursuing those who steal from American taxpayers and exploiting government programs.
The White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud has been led by efforts to crack down on pandemic-era fraud, with a focus on using every tool available to bring fraudsters to justice. Federal officials say the task force has already delivered historic results, and the addition of Nur to the Most Wanted Fraudsters List is the latest step in this effort. The FBI is working to ensure that those who engage in fraudulent activities are held accountable for their actions.
The public is being asked to assist in the search for Nur, with the FBI providing a range of ways for people to submit tips and information. This includes contacting the FBI directly, visiting a local FBI office, or submitting a tip online. The FBI is urging anyone with information about Nur's whereabouts to come forward, in the hopes of bringing him to justice and recovering the stolen funds.
