EconomyMinnesota Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Massive COVID-19 Food Fraud Scheme, Drawing Trump's Ire
Salim Said has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a $44 million COVID-19 food fraud scheme in Minnesota. The case, which involved falsifying meal counts for needy children, drew significant national attention and criticism from former President Donald Trump.
Al Jazeera English|October 29, 2026