US tried to turn Ilhan Omar’s ex-guard into informant, lawyer says
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Washington, United States — US prosecutors offered to help a former member of Ilhan Omar’s security detail avoid deportation if he gave them damaging information about the congresswoman, his lawyer told The New York Times.
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Prosecutors pressured Abdullahi Mohamed to provide evidence against Ilhan Omar during a green card interview.
Attributed to: Bruce Rivers
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Hiiraan Online
Federal prosecutors filed a felony charge against Abdullahi Mohamed, a former bodyguard for Representative Ilhan Omar, for lying to a government official under oath.
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Hiiraan Online
Prosecutors pressured Abdullahi Mohamed to provide evidence against Ilhan Omar during a green card interview.
Attributed to: Bruce Rivers
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Hiiraan Online
The investigation into Ilhan Omar includes scrutiny of her family immigration history and financial dealings.
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Hiiraan Online
Prosecutors have been trying to turn Abdullahi Mohamed into an informant to bolster their case against Ilhan Omar.
Attributed to: Bruce Rivers
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Caasimada Online
US prosecutors offered to help Abdullahi Mohamed avoid deportation if he provided damaging information about Ilhan Omar.
Attributed to: Bruce Rivers, Mohamed's lawyer
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Caasimada Online
Abdullahi Mohamed was indicted in April on a charge of making a false statement under oath.
Event date: 2026-04-01
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Caasimada Online
The Justice Department sent Mohamed a letter in February stating he was under criminal investigation over his answers.
Event date: 2026-02-01
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Caasimada Online
Mohamed's immigration application was denied after he answered no to questions about dealing with US officials.
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Most recent report · 12 November 2026 15:00 UTC
US tried to turn Ilhan Omar’s ex-guard into informant, lawyer says
US prosecutors offered to help Abdullahi Mohamed avoid deportation if he provided damaging information about Ilhan Omar.
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Most recent report · 12 November 2026 05:15 UTC
Somali bodyguard was indicted in a bid to incriminate Ilhan Omar
Federal prosecutors filed a felony charge against Abdullahi Mohamed, a former bodyguard for Representative Ilhan Omar, for lying to a government official under oath.
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12 November 2026 · 05:15–15:00 UTC
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US tried to turn Ilhan Omar’s ex-guard into informant, lawyer says
US prosecutors allegedly attempted to turn Abdullahi Mohamed, a former member of Ilhan Omar's se…
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Somali bodyguard was indicted in a bid to incriminate Ilhan Omar
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