United States federal agents on Monday searched the Washington, DC-area home of Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation.
The New York Post and the Associated Press reported the Ilhan Omar home search.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations unit carried out the search under a court-approved warrant, the Department of Justice said.
“Today in the Washington, D.C. area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice,” a DOJ spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
“This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal investigation,” the spokesperson added.
What Ilhan Omar home search is about
The New York Post reported that the probe concerns alleged fraud involving the Democratic lawmaker’s immigration paperwork.
However, the Justice Department gave no further details in its statement.
The Associated Press, citing people familiar with the matter, said agents searched the home on Monday morning. It added that the department confirmed the warrant but disclosed nothing more about the case.
Who is Ilhan Omar?
Omar, 44, represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, which includes Minneapolis.
She was first elected to the US House of Representatives in 2018.
She is known for her progressive views and her criticism of President Donald Trump.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Available reports do not show that Omar has been charged with any crime in connection with the case.
