Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, 37, was sentenced to 120 months’ imprisonment for attempting to bribe a federal juror during his 2024 fraud trial, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen on July 17. Farah received the sentence before U.S. District Judge Eric C. Tostrud in St. Paul on July 22.
Farah had previously been sentenced on August 6, 2025, for his involvement in exploiting a federally funded child nutrition program as part of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. According to court documents, after jury selection in Farah’s trial related to the scheme, he and several associates—Ladan Mohamed Ali, Abdulkarim Shafii Farah, Said Shafii Farah, and Abdimajid Mohamed Nur—conspired to bribe one of the jurors in exchange for a not-guilty verdict.
The group researched the juror online, surveilled her home, and tracked her movements. On June 2, 2024, Ladan Ali delivered a bag containing $120,000 in cash to the juror’s residence with a promise of more money if she voted to acquit. The juror immediately reported the attempt to law enforcement. The following morning, the Court ordered Farah to surrender his phone; before doing so, he conducted a factory reset on it.
“Tampering with a juror is an assault on the integrity of the courts and the foundation of our democracy,” said United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen. “This sentence sends an unmistakable message that justice is not for sale.” FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Benni Jonsson said, “Today’s sentencing highlights the seriousness of attempting to corrupt the justice system… The FBI… will continue pursuing accountability for those charged in this case and anyone who attempts to undermine the integrity of our judicial process.”
Adam Jobes from IRS Criminal Investigation said, “When someone tries to buy a verdict they are attacking… every citizen who depends on a fair trial.” Bryan Musgrove from U.S. Postal Inspection Service stated, “Postal Inspectors worked closely with our partners… Despite defendant’s efforts… justice prevailed.” Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans added, “I am proud of our work alongside our criminal justice partners…”
This case resulted from an investigation by multiple agencies including FBI Minneapolis Criminal Branch; IRS – Criminal Investigation; U.S. Postal Inspection Service; and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The U.S Attorney for Minnesota prosecutes federal crimes across Minnesota using facilities at Minneapolis and St Paul courthouses under direction from Department of Justice with about 140 employees—including over seventy attorneys—and provides community safety initiatives through its headquarters and branch offices statewide, according to its official website.