Justice Department Probe Scrutinizes Elon Musk Perks at Tesla Going Back Years
- The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a criminal probe into Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, investigating potential personal benefits provided to Musk since 2017 and the use of company funds to build a proposed glass house.
- Prosecutors are actively pursuing criminal charges, as indicated by the extended federal scrutiny beyond the glass house investigation. The Securities and Exchange Commission is also investigating the glass house project, which was planned near Tesla's Austin-area factory.
- The investigations are centered around whether Tesla properly disclosed the perks Musk received, including housing, security, and airplane use, as required by SEC regulations for public companies.
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Elon Musk investigation by DOJ into perks at Tesla goes back years: report
A purported Department of Justice criminal investigation looking into any personal perks Elon Musk may have received from Tesla during his time as chief executive goes back further than previously known, according to The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the probe. Citing people familiar, the Journal reported Tuesday federal prosecutors have now dug back as far as 2017 as they seek information on whether Tesla resources were used for Mus…
Feds Expand Investigation into Elon Musk and Tesla over Undisclosed Perks Such as a Glass Mansion
Federal prosecutors are reportedly widening their investigation into Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, probing into undisclosed personal benefits and a mysterious project known as "Project 42" that allegedly was planned to build Musk a mansion made of glass.
US Justice Department expands investigation into benefits Elon Musk received from Tesla - La Prensa Latina Media
Washington, Sept. 19 (EFE).- The United States Department of Justice has expanded its investigation into the personal benefits Elon Musk received from his company Tesla indicating it could be interested in pursuing criminal charges, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The Justice Department is now reviewing transactions between the company and other entities linked to its CEO and a major shareholder, and could pursue criminal charges fo…
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