Two Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Minnesota Juror Bribery Case

Accused attempted to bribe juror with $120,000 in COVID-19 fraud trial; judge orders detention citing threat to judicial system.

Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah are among five charged with attempting to bribe a juror.
The bribery scheme involved surveillance, social media research, and a $120,000 cash offer.
Judge Tony Leung ordered the defendants detained, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the case.
The alleged bribe aimed to influence the outcome of a $250 million COVID-19 relief fraud case.
Authorities recovered only $50 million of the stolen funds, with millions sent to Kenya for property investments.