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A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest by federal officers of a Hmong American man as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Sheriff Bob Fletcher said Monday they are pursuing information from the Department of Homeland Security that they need for their investigation into the arrest of ChongLy “Scott” Thao, an American citizen. Armed federal officers bashed open the front door of Thao’s St. Paul home without a warrant in January. They led him outside in freezing conditions wearing only his underwear and a blanket. His arrest was captured on video.