First fugitive on FBI’s ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list surrenders in Minneapolis

(The Center Square) – Federal authorities announced the first arrest from the FBI’s newly-launched “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list was made in Minneapolis.

Said Abdullahi Ereg, who was indicted in 2024 for his alleged role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, surrendered to FBI agents at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after spending years overseas.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota, Ereg allegedly submitted false reimbursement claims between April 2020 and April 2021 and received more than $4.2 million in Federal Child Nutrition Program funds for his business.

“At times, Evergreen Grocery and Deli claimed to have served more than 3,000 meals, twice a day, seven days a week,” the office said in a press release.

Ereg faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.