Investigation Examines Business Records Connected to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Sister Amid Ongoing Feeding Our Future Fraud Probe
An investigation has renewed attention on business records connected to the sister of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), as scrutiny surrounding Minnesota’s sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud case continues. The report examines business registrations, shared addresses, and business associations but does not allege that Rep. Omar or her sister, Sahra Noor, committed or were charged with any criminal wrongdoing in connection with the federal fraud investigation.
The allegations were published by The Daily Wire, which reported that Noor incorporated a consulting business using a residential address in Lakeville, Minnesota. According to the publication, the property is owned by individuals whose names appear in public business records alongside people who were later convicted in the Feeding Our Future case.
Federal prosecutors have described the Feeding Our Future scheme as one of the largest public fraud cases in Minnesota history. Prosecutors allege that defendants fraudulently obtained hundreds of millions of dollars from federally funded child nutrition programs during the COVID-19 pandemic by submitting false reimbursement claims for meals that were never served. Dozens of individuals have been charged, and multiple defendants have pleaded guilty or been convicted.
The report highlights business records indicating that individuals associated with the Lakeville address had business relationships with people later convicted in the investigation. Among those identified is Hanna Marekegn, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud after admitting to participating in a scheme involving millions of dollars in fraudulent meal program reimbursements. Prosecutors alleged that the proceeds were used to purchase luxury assets and other personal expenditures.
The article also references business relationships involving another defendant who pleaded guilty in the broader Feeding Our Future investigation. Court filings cited in the report describe fraudulent reimbursement claims and false documentation submitted to obtain federal funds intended for child nutrition programs.
According to the report, Noor’s consulting firm has stated publicly that it has assisted organizations in obtaining funding for public health initiatives and has worked on projects supported by federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The report also notes that Noor previously led People’s Center Clinics & Services, which received a legislative appropriation while Omar served in the Minnesota Legislature. The article does not allege that the appropriation was connected to the Feeding Our Future investigation.
The Feeding Our Future case has also drawn attention from the Minnesota Legislature. Lawmakers have held hearings examining oversight of state agencies and the administration of public funds. Earlier this year, Republican members of a House committee sought records related to Rep. Omar, while Democratic members opposed those requests. The committee’s work remains separate from the ongoing criminal prosecutions.
When contacted by The Daily Wire, one of the property owners reportedly said he was unaware that businesses had been registered at his address and denied involvement with the companies referenced in the report. According to the publication, other individuals named in the article did not respond to requests for comment.
As of the time covered by the report, neither federal prosecutors nor Minnesota state investigators had publicly accused Rep. Ilhan Omar or Sahra Noor of criminal conduct related to the Feeding Our Future investigation. The report focuses on business registrations, addresses, and associations reflected in public records rather than alleging criminal participation by either woman.
The broader Feeding Our Future investigation remains active and continues to be one of the most significant public corruption and fraud prosecutions in Minnesota history. Authorities continue to pursue cases against numerous defendants while additional court proceedings and legal actions move forward.
