A Minnesota man convicted in the massive Feeding Our Future fraud case has received another prison sentence after federal prosecutors said he attempted to bribe a juror during his criminal trial, as reported by Townhall.
Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, 37, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison on July 22, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Eric C. Tostrud in St. Paul for attempting to influence the outcome of his 2024 fraud trial by bribing a juror.
The sentence comes after Farah had already been sentenced on Aug. 6, 2025, for his role in exploiting a federally funded child nutrition program that was at the center of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
Federal prosecutors said the bribery plot unfolded shortly after jury selection began in Farah’s 2024 trial.
According to court documents, Farah and several associates allegedly conspired to pay a juror in exchange for a not-guilty verdict.
The government identified the alleged co-conspirators as Ladan Mohamed Ali, 33, Abdulkarim Shafii Farah, 25, Said Shafii Farah, 44, and Abdimajid Mohamed Nur, 25.
According to court filings, the group researched the juror online, conducted surveillance of her residence, and monitored her movements before carrying out the attempted bribe.
On June 2, 2024, prosecutors said Ladan Ali delivered a bag containing $120,000 in cash to the juror’s home.
Authorities said the payment came with a promise of additional money if the juror voted to acquit Farah.
Instead of accepting the offer, the juror immediately contacted law enforcement and reported the attempted bribery.
The following morning, the court ordered Farah to surrender his cellphone to investigators.
Before turning it over, however, prosecutors said Farah performed a factory reset on the device, deleting evidence connected to the bribery scheme.
United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen said the sentence demonstrates that attempts to interfere with the judicial process will be met with significant penalties.
“Tampering with a juror is an assault on the integrity of the courts and the foundation of our democracy,” Rosen said.
“This sentence sends an unmistakable message that justice is not for sale.”
Federal investigators echoed that message following the sentencing.
“Today’s sentencing highlights the seriousness of attempting to corrupt the justice system. Abdiaziz Farah was already serving a significant sentence for defrauding the Federal Child Nutrition Program, and this additional conviction shows that efforts to bribe a jury will be met with firm consequences,” said FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Benni Jonsson, who is in charge of the FBI Minneapolis Criminal Branch.
“The FBI, along with federal prosecutors, will continue pursuing accountability for those charged in this case and anyone who attempts to undermine the integrity of our judicial process.”
Adam Jobes, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation’s Chicago Field Office, said the case involved more than financial crimes.
“Abdiaziz Farah had already been held accountable for stealing from a program meant to feed children, yet he still chose to recruit others to help corrupt the justice system by bribing a juror,” Jobes said.
“When someone tries to buy a verdict, they are attacking the integrity of every courtroom and every citizen who depends on a fair trial. This sentence should leave no doubt that anyone who tries to manipulate our judicial process will be found, prosecuted, and held accountable.”
The sentencing comes as federal authorities continue securing convictions tied to the Feeding Our Future investigation.
Earlier this week, the 70th defendant connected to the fraud scheme pleaded guilty.
Bryan Musgrove, Inspector in Charge of the Denver Division of the United States Postal Inspection Service, credited cooperation among multiple agencies for the latest conviction.
“Today’s sentencing reflects the outstanding collaboration of law enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota,” Musgrove said.
“Postal Inspectors worked closely with our partners to hold Abdiaziz Farah accountable for his crimes. Despite the defendant’s efforts to abuse the legal process, justice prevailed.”
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said the bribery attempt struck at the heart of the court system.
“When Farah and his co-conspirators filled that bag with money, they were attempting not only to commit bribery, but to undermine the sanctity of our criminal justice system,” Evans said.
“I am proud of our work alongside our criminal justice partners to identify these criminals and help bring them to justice.”
The investigation was conducted by the FBI with assistance from IRS Criminal Investigation, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Assistant United States Attorneys Rebecca E. Kline and Matthew C. Murphy prosecuted the case.
Send all those 70 tow.l he.d CRIMINALS to jail and recover as much of that 250 million as possible. DON’T LET ANY minnesota democrats GET IN THE WAY IN THE PROCESS! Oh, what the heck, put them in jail too for aiding and conspiring!