On October 23, 2025, Blaine Police Officers responded to a report of financial transaction card fraud. The reporting party stated that they received a call from K. D. F., Victim hereinafter, stating that their credit card was being used fraudulently to pay for a hotel room on October 21, 2025 at Fairfield Inn and Suites on Baltimore Street NE in Blaine, Anoka County. The suspect had also attempted to pay for an additional night, but the card was declined. The suspect was identified on the hotel paperwork as Aden Jama Sharif [DOB REDACTED], Defendant hereinafter.
He listed his email on the paperwork as AdenSahrif8@gmail.com, this email came back as being owned by Aden Sharif. The vehicle that the Defendant left the hotel in was being rented by a Saida Abdi. However, this vehicle was returned to the dealership by the Defendant. The first transaction was in the amount of $484.51. The declined transaction was $205.58. At no time did the Victim consent to the card being used by the Defendant.