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FBI Investigation involves California State Treasurer's Office, sources say
FBI Investigation involves California State Treasurer's Office, sources say
A spokesman for State Treasurer Fiona Ma confirmed that it had been contacted by a law enforcement agency seeking documents and that it is cooperating.
The California State Treasurer's Office is involved in a federal investigation, multiple sources told KCRA 3 on Monday.Sources who spoke on the condition they remain anonymous told KCRA 3 the FBI contacted the Treasurer's office on Monday requesting information. A spokesman for State Treasurer Fiona Ma confirmed that it had been contacted by a law enforcement agency seeking documents and that it is cooperating. The spokesman could not say if the documents were related to the office itself or Fiona Ma in particular.
A spokeswoman for the FBI said she would not confirm or deny the existence of any investigation.Ma, a Democrat, is running for California lieutenant governor in 2026. The development comes on the same day Democratic Gardena State Sen. Steven Bradford launched his campaign for lieutenant governor. Ma is currently battling an ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit against her in Sacramento County Superior Court. The lawsuit was filed by a former high-ranking employee. Ma has denied the allegations and has said she looks forward to her day in court. A trial in that case has been delayed, with court records showing it could happen later this fall. This story is developing. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
The California State Treasurer's Office is involved in a federal investigation, multiple sources told KCRA 3 on Monday.
Sources who spoke on the condition they remain anonymous told KCRA 3 the FBI contacted the Treasurer's office on Monday requesting information.
A spokesman for State Treasurer Fiona Ma confirmed that it had been contacted by a law enforcement agency seeking documents and that it is cooperating. The spokesman could not say if the documents were related to the office itself or Fiona Ma in particular.
A spokeswoman for the FBI said she would not confirm or deny the existence of any investigation.
Ma, a Democrat, is running for California lieutenant governor in 2026.
The development comes on the same day Democratic Gardena State Sen. Steven Bradford launched his campaign for lieutenant governor.
Ma is currently battling an ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit against her in Sacramento County Superior Court. The lawsuit was filed by a former high-ranking employee.
Ma has denied the allegations and
has said she looks forward to her day in court. A trial in that case has been delayed, with court records showing it could happen later this fall.
This story is developing. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.
A spokesman for State Treasurer Fiona Ma confirmed that it had been contacted by a law enforcement agency seeking documents and that it is cooperating.
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