Feds charge Minneapolis man in Bloomington kidnapping-rape; AG, U.S. attorney cite serial assaults
Federal authorities have charged Abdimahat Bille Mohamed in a Bloomington kidnapping-rape, alleging probable cause that he committed multiple sexual assaults — including gang rapes — involving at least five victims from 2017 to 2025. U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen vowed to "aggressively prosecute this serial rapist," and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized prior local release decisions that left Mohamed, who was on probation from two earlier Minneapolis sex‑assault convictions (one involving a 15‑year‑old), free when the September incident occurred.
📌 Key Facts
- Federal charges have been filed against Abdimahat Bille Mohamed in the Bloomington kidnapping-rape case.
- Federal prosecutors say there is probable cause that Mohamed committed multiple sexual assaults, including gang rapes, involving at least five victims from 2017 to 2025.
- U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen said his office will "aggressively prosecute this serial rapist."
- U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a statement criticizing prior local release decisions and linking the case to broader public-safety concerns.
- Mohamed was on probation from two prior Minneapolis sex-assault convictions — one involving a 15-year-old — when the September incident occurred.
- Reporting source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul (story published December 5, 2025).
📊 Relevant Data
Approximately 107,000 people of Somali descent live in Minnesota, representing about 2% of the state's population in 2024.
By the numbers: Minnesota's Somali population, according to ... — KTTC
In 2024, Black individuals accounted for 420 out of 1,671 known rape offenders in Minnesota, or approximately 25%, while comprising about 7% of the state's population.
2024 BCA Uniform Crime Report — Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
In 2020-2021, 29% of sexual assault cases in Minnesota where prison was presumptively recommended received a mitigated dispositional departure to probation instead.
2020-2021 Sex Offenses Sentencing Practices — Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission
In 2020-2021, Black individuals comprised 14% of sentenced criminal sexual conduct offenders in Minnesota, compared to about 7% of the population.
2020-2021 Sex Offenses Sentencing Practices — Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission
In 2020-2021, Hispanic individuals comprised 19% of sentenced criminal sexual conduct offenders in Minnesota, compared to about 6% of the population.
2020-2021 Sex Offenses Sentencing Practices — Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission
📰 Sources (2)
- Federal charges have been filed against Abdimahat Bille Mohamed in the Bloomington kidnapping-rape case.
- U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen said his office will 'aggressively prosecute this serial rapist.'
- U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a statement criticizing prior local release decisions and linking the case to broader public-safety concerns.
- Federal prosecutors assert probable cause that Mohamed committed multiple sexual assaults, including gang rapes, involving at least five victims from 2017 to 2025.
- Context reaffirmed: Mohamed was on probation from two prior Minneapolis sex-assault convictions (including one involving a 15-year-old) when the September incident occurred.