# Social fraud sentencing of Grimhøjmoskeen chairman

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-fraud-sentencing-of-grimhjmoskeen-chairman
> Updated: 2026-09-30T12:15:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Oussama El-Saadi, the chairman and imam of the Grimhøjmoskeen in Aarhus, has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison for social fraud. The Vestre Landsret upheld a previous ruling from the Aarhus District Court, finding that El-Saadi and his cousin falsely claimed to be single or living separately to obtain excess benefits.

Over a four-year period, the pair received approximately 738,000 DKK in unauthorized housing subsidies and disability pensions. The sentence includes three months of active prison time, with the remainder suspended. While El-Saadi has denied the allegations, the fraud has drawn political commentary; Mohammad Rona, spokesperson for the Moderates, called on Muslim leaders to distance themselves from such actions to avoid damaging the community’s reputation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Imam Oussama El-Saadi sentenced to prison for social fraud

Imam Oussama El-Saadi of Grimhøjmoskeen has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for social fraud involving 738,000 kroner in false benefit claims.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imam-oussama-el-saadi-sentenced-to-prison-for-social-fraud

### 2026-09-25: Grimhøjmoskeen chairman sentenced for social fraud

Oussama El-Saadi, chairman of the Grimhøjmoskeen, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison (3 months unserved) for social fraud involving 738,000 DKK in false benefit claims.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grimhjmoskeen-chairman-sentenced-for-social-fraud

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