Today at the federal courthouse in downtown Minneapolis, Abdulkadir Koosaar, age 36 and billed out of Pelican Rapids, pled guilty to felony tax fraud. Your correspondent was there.
Koosar filed fraudulent tax returns on behalf of his clients, claiming Covid-era tax deductions that they weren’t entitled to,
He apparently worked with a co-conspirator, who was named in open court today. The investigation is said to be ongoing.
Koosaar will be ordered to repay over $1 million in restitution to the IRS. The entire scheme is said to involve up to $2 million. Koosaar is facing up to 2 years in federal prison, give or take. The fraud took place during the years 2020-22.
Originally from Somalia, Koosaar is reported to be a naturalized American citizen.
A sentencing will be scheduled for a later date.