Feds seek to use DNA evidence in Omar immigration fraud probe

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 04:57 · Archive

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether congresswoman Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud, using DNA evidence as part of their case.

Federal prosecutors investigating representative Ilhan Omar for immigration fraud plan to use DNA evidence as part of their case, sources told the New York Post. The years-long probe seeks to prove Omar married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi in 2009 to help him obtain a green card, which never materialised. Elmi is currently residing in the UK.

The investigation, initiated by the Minnesota US Attorney's Office, has employed whistleblowers and government records alongside the DNA evidence. In October, federal agents executed a search warrant on Omar's Washington home, seizing her phone and other items marked as seized evidence. Prosecutors have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of Omar's relatives.

Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmini noted that prosecutors pursuing the case as a conspiracy can allege overt acts outside the statute of limitations, which strengthens their position. The case may also involve alleged fraud by other family members, including Omar's father, though details remain unclear.

How it is being reported

• DNA evidence from Ilhan Omar immigration fraud case reportedly proves congresswoman married her brotherFederal authorities seized Omar's phone in the search and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives.Daily Mail · 20 Oct, 04:43
• Feds have DNA evidence that could prove Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud, wed her brother: sourcesThe sprawling criminal probe is seeking in part to prove Omar allegedly married her brother in 2009 to try to help him get a green card.New York Post · 19 Oct, 22:05

In this story: Ilhan Omar · Ahmed Nur Said Elmi · Minnesota US Attorney's Office · Washington, DC · UK

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