U.S. signs MOU to support education in Samoa to the tune of $1.9 million
Apia, SAMOA (01 January, 2026) — In the wake of the Minnesota fraud network going viral on social media—exposing the siphoning of billions of taxpayer dollars to Somalia—Americans can take

![United States Charge d'Affaires in Samoa, Daniel J. Tarapacki, and Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Education and Culture, A'eau Christopher Hazelman in a handshake after signing the MOU. [courtesy photo] Daniel J. Tarapacki and A'eau Christopher Hazelman](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/us-mec-ceo.jpeg?itok=1Byap3Dw)
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![Cash trapping schemes typically involve placing a device or obstruction over the cash dispenser slot to prevent the release of funds. [photo supplied] CASH TRAPPING](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/cash_trapping_examples.jpg?itok=laI611EJ)





