Petition Asserting Interest in Property Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 853(n) — United States v. Abdiaziz Shafii Farah et al., No. 22-cr-124 (NEB/DTS) (Dkt. 853, D. Minn.)
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Sadia Sahal Dubat filed this petition on 08/11/25 under 21 U.S.C. § 853(n) in United States v. Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, et al., Case No. 22-cr-124 (NEB/DTS) (D. Minn.), claiming as owner three assets from Government Exhibit P to the preliminary order of forfeiture (Doc 665-1). They are gold jewelry in a ceremonial case, "Gold ceremonial earrings and necklace," and miscellaneous clothing seized on 20 January 22, including jackets, 6-7 dresses, T-shirts and work-out clothing. The petition says the two jewelry items were wedding gifts from family members at Sadia Dubat's wedding on or about June 2020 and that the clothing belongs to Sadia Dubat. Attorney Daniel Gerdts of GERDTS LAW PLLC signed the declaration on 8 August 2025, and Sadia Dubat signed the sworn notice of representation on 8/6/25.
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CASE 0:22-cr-00124-NEB-DTS Doc. 853 Filed 08/11/25 Page 1 of 3 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. 1. ABDIAZIZ SHAFII FARAH, et al., Defendant. Case No. 22-cr-124 (NEB/DTS) PETITION ASSERTING INTEREST IN PROPERTY PURSUANT TO 21 U.S.C. § 853(n) SECTION I – CONTACT INFORMATION A. PETITIONER INFORMATION: Petitioner Name and Address (Prisoner Id, if applicable): Sadia Sahal Dubat, 15418 Hampshire Lane, Savage, MN 55378 Phone: 612-203-2567 Email (optional): B. ATTORNEY INFORMATION (if applicable): Attorney Name: Daniel Gerdts Firm Name: GERDTS LAW PLLC Mailing Address: 331 Second Ave. S. Suite 705, Minneapolis MN 55401 Phone: 612 800 5086 Email: daniel@danielgerdtslaw.com If any of this information changes, you are responsible for notifying the agency of the new information. Page 1 CASE 0:22-cr-00124-NEB-DTS Doc. 853 Filed 08/11/25 Page 2 of 3 SECTION II – ASSET LIST A. Identify the asset ID and asset description for each asset you are petitioning and indicate your role as a petitioner for each asset. You may select one or more roles. Asset Id | Asset Description | Owner | Lienholder 1) | Item a.ix. of Govt Ex P appended to Preliminary Order of Forfeiture @ 22-124 Doc 665-1 Gold Jewelry in ceremonial case | Sadia Dubat | 2) | Item a.x. found in the same filing "Gold ceremonial earrings and necklace" | Sadia Dubat | 3) | Miscellaneous clothing seized on 20 January 22 Govt Ex P "b." including a couple of female jackets, 6-7 dresses, T-shirts, work-out clothing | Sadia Dubat | You must identify your role for each asset in your petition. Use additional asset sheet if necessary. SECTION III - INTEREST IN PROPERTY In the space below, please explain the nature and extent of your right, title and interest in the property and the time and circumstances or your acquisition of the right title and interest in the property and any additional facts supporting your claim. Please attach any relevant documents, such as police reports or receipts, if you have them. Items numbered 1 and 2 above were wedding gifts from family members to Sadia Dubat during her wedding on or about June 2020. The miscellaneous clothing is clothing belonging to Sadia Dubat. The precise date of purchase is not readily ascertainable. Page 2 CASE 0:22-cr-00124-NEB-DTS Doc. 853 Filed 08/11/25 Page 3 of 3 SECTION IV – DECLARATION AND REPRESENTATION The following declaration should be completed by the petitioner. If the petitioner is represented by an attorney, the attorney may complete the declaration as long as the petitioner completes the sworn notice of representation. I attest and declare under penalty of perjury that my petition is not frivolous, and the information provided in support of my petition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. 8 August 2025 [signature] Date Signature Daniel Gerdts Print name Sworn Notice of Representation This section must be completed only by petitioners who are represented by an attorney and whose attorney has executed the declaration provided above. I have retained the above-named attorney who has authority to represent me in this matter. I have fully reviewed the foregoing petition and found that its contents are truthful and accurate in every respect. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and correct. 8/6/25 [signature] Date Signature Sadia Dubat Print name A petition containing false information may subject the petitioner to criminal prosecution under Title 18 United States Code Section 1001 and Title 18 United States Code Section 1621. Page 3
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