(The Center Square) – A man accused of orchestrating one of Minnesota’s largest Medicaid fraud schemes has failed to appear in court, forcing a delay in his $11 million trial and prompting a search by law enforcement.

Last week, Abdirashid Ismail Said, 50, did not show up for a scheduled pretrial hearing in Hennepin County, leading a judge to issue a warrant for his arrest. His jury trial was set to begin this week.

Elyse Apel, a graduate of Hillsdale College, is a reporter for The Center Square covering Colorado, Minnesota, and Michigan. Her work has appeared in a range of national outlets, including the Washington Examiner, The American Spectator, and The Daily Wire.

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