Suspect in Minnesota Pandemic Fraud Case Detained in Somalia but Extradition Stalled

The Trump administration hailed the arrest of Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia as a turning point in a years-long investigation into pandemic relief fraud in Minnesota. However, nearly two weeks after his detention, Eidleh has still not been extradited to the United States due to legal and logistical hurdles. The case involves one of the largest COVID-19 relief fund fraud scandals in the US.