New York Attorney General Letitia James
William Pulte interviewed in his offices in Boca Raton
Letitia James during a Protecting the People Community Impact Hearing
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte
United States Representative Elise Stefanik
Rep. Elise Stefanik appears before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
New York State Attorney General Letitia James

New York Attorney General Letitia James

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Albany have initiated an investigation into mortgage fraud allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte requested the Justice Department investigate claims that James falsified records. U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III leads the Northern District of New York, where the referral was directed.

In this photo gallery, we review the claims.

William Pulte interviewed in his offices in Boca Raton

Pulte alleged that James misrepresented information to secure favorable loans for a Virginia home and a Brooklyn brownstone.

Letitia James during a Protecting the People Community Impact Hearing

James has been accused of designating the Virginia property as her principal residence while serving as attorney general and misrepresenting the number of units in her Brooklyn residence.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte

Pulte stated, “Ms. James, for both properties listed above, appears to have falsified records in order to meet certain lending requirements and receive favorable loan terms.”

United States Representative Elise Stefanik

If substantiated, the allegations could lead to wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and false statements to financial institutions. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), who represents the district where the investigation is occurring, has called it a vital step toward addressing corruption in New York.

Rep. Elise Stefanik appears before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Stefanik stated, “The investigation into Letitia James is a vital step toward justice. I will continue to fight to expose NY corruption, protect constitutional rights, and hold these failed Democrat leaders in NY accountable.”

New York State Attorney General Letitia James

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Albany have not commented on the investigation. James has defended her decisions and claimed the investigation is a political attack.

Jennifer White covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.