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Rep. Swalwell Under Federal Investigation for Fraud Allegations

11/14/2025

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) faces a federal criminal referral for alleged mortgage and tax fraud tied to his D.C. home.
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte requested an investigation, citing Swalwell's statements about the property's primary residence status.
The allegations could lead to multiple charges, and the Justice Department is investigating other Democratic officials for similar claims.
Swalwell has previously faced scrutiny over ties to a suspected Chinese spy.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) faces a federal criminal referral for alleged mortgage and tax fraud tied to his D.C. home.
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte requested an investigation, citing Swalwell's statements about the property's primary residence status.
The allegations could lead to multiple charges, and the Justice Department is investigating other Democratic officials for similar claims.
Swalwell has previously faced scrutiny over ties to a suspected Chinese spy.