Bangladesh, Dec. 29 -- A renewed political and legal storm is gathering over Minnesota after allegations of a massive fraud scheme involving more than $110 million in public funds surfaced online, prompting a sharp response from FBI Director Kash Patel and reigniting scrutiny of the states handling of social services oversight. The controversy, triggered by a viral investigation posted by an independent YouTuber, has once again placed Minnesota at the center of a broader national debate over fraud, immigration enforcement, and the vulnerability of public welfare programs.

The allegations were brought to public attention by independent reporter Nick Shirley, who published footage last week documenting visits to several childcare and healt...