Viral TikTok video raises questions about churches’ taxes and financial transparency

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – An interview with a visiting speaker has been causing a stir on social media. The comments from a controversial “End Times” pastor now have over 3.5 million views on TikTok.

First Alert Investigator Beth Warden has the story about the questions raised and answers from an expert.

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Shahram Hadian had his second speaking engagement in Sioux Falls earlier this summer. Before his return, Beth set up an online interview.

A final question brought a surprising reaction.

The majority of the interview centered around Pastor Shahram Hadian’s background and topics at his then-upcoming event.

“A pastor now for 21 years, sure, and that’s, as I said, our ministry has been around since about 2010, so yeah,” Hadian said.

But things took a turn when Beth asked if the church was a nonprofit and if the information was on their website.

Beth …