# Minnesota food fraud figure sentenced to 30 years in prison

https://mins.news/en/item/120121

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-29 03:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/29/30-year-sentence-in-minnesota-fraud-that-drew-trump-backlash?traffic_source=rss

> Salim Said, 37, was sentenced to 30 years for his role in defrauding a federal programme meant to feed needy children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government said he was responsible for $44 million in fraud. The case has drawn intense scrutiny and political attacks from Donald Trump.

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