Main suspect in Minnesota Medicaid fraud case misses hearing, his location unknown
Ellison on Friday described Said's disappearance as "a deeply frustrating setback."
By Nicholas Ballasy
Published: April 12, 2026 8:06am
Abdirashid Ismail Said, who is the central suspect in the Minnesota fraud scheme case has disappeared, officials said.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has said the case marks the "largest-ever Medicaid fraud prosecution.
Said, 50, did not show up for a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday.
Ellison on Friday described Said's disappearance as "a deeply frustrating setback."
Local news outlets reported that a warrant has been issued for Said's arrest and a judge ruled that his $150,000 bond must be forfeited.
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