The FBI is dropping the hammer, and Minnesota’s Somali fraud networks—and their political enablers—are about to feel the heat like never before. On Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 11:33 AM CST, a senior FBI source spilled the beans to Benny Johnson, revealing a surge of investigative units into Minneapolis with “public takedowns” of fraudsters looming. “Billions in stolen federal dollars through fraudulent businesses. These are serious federal crimes which may result in severe fines, decades of prison sentences and potential deportations,” the official warned. This follows Nick Shirley’s viral video, which has racked up 80 million impressions on X, aligning with the FBI’s ongoing probes.
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FBI Director Kash Patel doubled down, stating, “The FBI has surged personnel and investigative resources to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs.” He emphasized, “Fraud that steals from taxpayers and robs vulnerable children will remain a top FBI priority… We will continue to follow the money and protect children… many are also being referred to immigration officials for possible denaturalization and deportation proceedings where eligible.”
NEW: The FBI has “surged personnel and investigative resources” to Minnesota, according to FBI Director Kash Patel in a statement made following Nick Shirley’s viral video.
Shirley’s video has surpassed 80M impressions on X.
“The FBI is aware of recent social media reports in… pic.twitter.com/zY6zjoDYID
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 28, 2025
The recent 78 indictments for stolen COVID payments are just the appetizer; the main course is billions looted through fake daycares and welfare scams, with up to half of $18 billion in state programs at risk. Shirley’s work exposed empty Minneapolis centers raking in millions, while ActBlue donations from these fraudsters to Democrats—like Omar, who returned some cash—are under FBI scrutiny for election law violations.
This isn’t just fraud; it’s a kickback loop where taxpayer money funds pols pushing more handouts. Walz’s grants and Omar’s ties scream negligence—or worse. The politicians who let this fester need prison time alongside the crooks. Trump’s TPS revocation and Patel’s aggressive stance are finally cracking this open. Minnesotans, demand justice—audits now!
