People familiar with the inquiry say a New York investigation is examining state and national tax-exempt organizations including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce following claims of fraudulent transfers of money used for lobbying and political campaigns.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has issued subpoenas to unidentified organizations including executives at a foundation affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce. The people familiar with the inquiry spoke on the condition of anonymity because Schneiderman hasn’t yet announced the inquiry first reported in The New York Times. The Democrat seeks e-mails, bank records and other data.
