Abdul Dahir Ibrahim, an undocumented immigrant from Somalia, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and detained at the McCook ICE facility in Nebraska. Ibrahim has a criminal record that includes providing false information to law enforcement, driving without a valid license, and multiple traffic violations. Despite this history, he was photographed with several Minnesota Democratic politicians, including Governor Tim Walz, Representative Ilhan Omar, and former mayoral candidate Omar Fateh.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) characterized Ibrahim as a 'criminal illegal alien' and noted his previous conviction in Canada for asylum and welfare fraud. An immigration judge had ordered his removal from the United States in 2004 due to the significant fraud associated with his case.

Reports have surfaced indicating widespread issues of theft, embezzlement, and welfare fraud among some members of the Somali community in Minnesota. ICE has conducted arrests related to these allegations in Minneapolis. Additionally, some Minnesota government employees have accused Governor Walz of being responsible for the fraud issues and of retaliating against whistleblowers who raised concerns.

The extent of welfare fraud in Minnesota has been reported to exceed $1 billion, leading to questions about Representative Ilhan Omar's awareness of the situation and her connections to individuals and organizations implicated in these cases. The allegations suggest a need for scrutiny regarding the management of welfare programs and the implications for taxpayer resources.