The FBI launched an investigation into New York's attorney general over alleged mortgage fraud, according to multiple reports citing law enforcement sources.

Federal law enforcement officials reportedly opened a formal probe Thursday into New York Attorney General Letitia James over mortgage fraud

New York Attorney General Letitia James is under criminal investigation by the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office over alleged real estate and mortgage fraud, according to reports published May 8, 2025. The probe centers on possible false statements made in mortgage documents spanning several decades.