Jake Paul seems to be blaming FBI robbery as he breaks silence from social media


Jake Paul has broken his silence on social media for the first time since FBI agents seized multiple firearms while carrying out a robbery at his home.

Armed federal agents entered the YouTuber’s house on Wednesday morning (August 5) as part of an ongoing investigation, an FBI agent confirmed. The independent.

Images from local news showed that a number of large firearms were confiscated during the robbery, including a long rifle that was allegedly found lying on a hot tub in his yard. Paul was not home during the search, his attorney said.


Paul, who has more than 20 million subscribers on YouTube, appeared to share in the controversy in his latest Instagram story (Friday, August 7), and shares a clip of himself that looks awful with the title: ” Me logging on social media this week. “

The FBI confirmed that the robbery was carried out in connection with reports that Paul was involved in a riot at a mall in Scottsdale, Arizona in June.

“The FBI is investigating allegations of criminal activity surrounding the incident in Scottsdale Fashion Square in May 2020,” the agency said in a statement, adding that a search was also conducted in Las Vegas, but no arrests were planned immediately.

Earlier in the day on Wednesday, Scottsdale police announced they were dismissing local prosecutors against Paul so a federal criminal investigation could be conducted.

At the time of the uprising, the 23-year-old refused to take part in any looting or criminal activity, admitting that he was instead trying to find a protest against the death of George Floyd.

Paul’s neighbors have previously reported on “loud explosions” coming from the star’s home.

Paul, 23, became famous on the video sharing app Vine, before switching to YouTube. He is famous for his provocative humor and pranks.

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