Minnesota is in hot water. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has put a freeze on nearly 7, 000 loans. Why? Because there's a big fraud scandal brewing. These loans, worth up to $400 million, were given out during the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea was to help small businesses, but it seems some p
Republicans are raising alarms about a huge fraud case in Minnesota. They say billions of taxpayer dollars have been stolen. A Florida representative even compared it to the mafia. He wants the federal government to take strong action, just like they did to fight organized crime in the past. Federa
A big merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair happened on July 1, 2024. It was supposed to create the biggest amusement park company in North America. But things didn't go as planned. By August 6, 2025, Six Flags revealed its second quarter results. They were not good. The company made only $930 mi
In 2025, the FBI reported a significant increase in scams involving Bitcoin ATMs, with Americans losing over $333 million. This trend has been on the rise, with losses jumping from $250 million in 2024 to $333. 5 million by November 2025. The FBI has noted a steady increase in these fraudulent activ
A recent video by Nick Shirley, a 23-year-old YouTuber, has led to a freeze in child care funding to Minnesota. Shirley, who calls himself an "independent YouTube journalist, " posted a 42-minute video on X and YouTube. In it, he and an older man, identified only as "David, " visited several daycare
A video that went viral recently has caused quite a stir. It's all about alleged fraud in Minnesota's Somali-run child care centers. The video, which is 43 minutes long, has been watched by millions on X and YouTube. It was put up by Nick Shirley, a 23-year-old known for creating content that suppor
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to halt child care payments to Minnesota. This decision follows claims of fraud in the state's day care system. HHS has also made payment rules stricter for all states. Now, states must show proof of how they use the funds. A video by co
In Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz recently stirred up a storm with his comments on a big fraud case. He said that "a lot of white men should be holding a lot of white men accountable for the crimes that they have committed. " This was in response to fraud in the state's social services, where some peo
Lori Zeno, once a respected figure in the nonprofit world, is now facing serious consequences for her actions. She is expected to admit guilt in a federal fraud case, according to recent court documents. Zeno, who founded the Queens Defenders, is accused of misusing the organization's funds to suppo
A high-ranking Republican in the House has made a bold statement about fraud in Minnesota. Rep. Tom Emmer wants to strip citizenship and deport Somalis involved in fraud schemes, even if they are U. S. citizens. He believes strong action is needed to hold these individuals accountable. The fraud in
