Suarez™ Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 Fiat Chrysler being scrutinized for possible fraud and securities law violations Investigators from the FBI and the Securities and Exchange Commission visited Fiat Chrysler Automobiles field staff in their homes and offices this month as part of a coordinated investigation into the automaker’s U.S. sales reporting practices, Automotive News has learned. Federal staff attorneys also visited the headquarters of FCA US in Auburn Hills, Mich., the same day, July 11, a source with direct knowledge said. The person added that FCA employees were advised not to speak with investigators without counsel present. Raids or visits also were conducted in Orlando, Dallas and California, the source said, and included current and former FCA employees. Mike Palese, a spokesman for FCA, said July 11 that he was unaware of the visits but would investigate. Palese said later that day that the automaker was “looking into the matter that was raised and we don’t have sufficient information to comment at this time.” FCA officials said Monday they would issue a statement on the matter later in the day.
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