US federal agents searched the Washington, DC-area home of Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday, October 12, 2026, as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to reports by the Associated Press and the New York Post.
The search was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, a unit of the Department of Homeland Security, under a warrant authorised by a court, the US Department of Justice confirmed.
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A DOJ spokesperson told Fox News Digital, as quoted by the New York Post, that agents had executed a judicially authorised search warrant in the Washington, DC area.
The spokesperson added that the operation was part of an ongoing federal investigation but did not disclose further details about the case.
The New York Post reported that the Ilhan Omar home raid was connected to alleged fraud involving the Democratic congresswoman’s immigration paperwork.
However, the Justice Department did not publicly confirm the specific allegations or provide additional information about the investigation in its statement.
The Associated Press also reported that federal agents searched Omar’s residence on Monday morning, citing people familiar with the matter.
The agency said the Justice Department confirmed the warrant’s execution without releasing further details.
Omar, 44, represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, which includes Minneapolis.
She was first elected to the US House of Representatives in 2018 and has become a prominent figure in the Democratic Party’s progressive wing.
She is also known for her criticism of US President Donald Trump.
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The investigation remains ongoing. The available reports do not establish that Omar has been charged with any crime in connection with the case, and the precise nature of the allegations has not been fully disclosed by federal authorities.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
