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Elon Musk Declares 'War' Amid Somali Fraud Controversy

1/3/2026

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Elon Musk declared "it is war" after a TikTok user reportedly from Somalia threatened him during a livestream on X.
The incident occurs amid scrutiny of Somali Americans over Minnesota fraud allegations, where 82 of 92 defendants charged are Somali.
Governor Tim Walz's office said fraud-fighting efforts include audits and investigations.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is dismantling fraud schemes.
More prosecutions are expected.

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Elon Musk declared "it is war" after a TikTok user reportedly from Somalia threatened him during a livestream on X.
The incident occurs amid scrutiny of Somali Americans over Minnesota fraud allegations, where 82 of 92 defendants charged are Somali.
Governor Tim Walz's office said fraud-fighting efforts include audits and investigations.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is dismantling fraud schemes.
More prosecutions are expected.