FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed personal investments in U.S. technology firms while his agency investigates Chinese-connected cybercrime. Financial reports show Patel bought shares in American Superconductor Corp. and a leveraged semiconductor fund. The FBI stated these investments comply with Department of Justice rules and regulations. Critics argue the transactions create an appearance of conflict of interest given the agency's current enforcement priorities. Patel previously violated the STOCK Act by failing to properly disclose an investment in MicroStrategy.
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