Prominent Minnesota businessman Tashitaa Tufaa has allegedly been detained by Ethiopian authorities, according to his brother Gebi Tufaa and members of the Ethiopian community in Minnesota. Postings on social media indicate Tufaa was in his native Ethiopia to attend the funeral of an aunt and was arrested at Bole International Airport as he was on his way back to the United States. Tufaa is founder and CEO of Metropolitan Transportation Network, a school bus company with revenues of over $12 million. Tom has served and chaired various boards including Global Minnesota (formerly Minnesota International Center), the sixth largest World Affairs Council in the United States. Tom has served and chaired various boards including Global Minnesota (formerly Minnesota International Center), the sixth largest World Affairs Council in the United States.

Source: Ethiopian News December 31, 2022 20:31 UTC