Justice Dept, FBI launch probe into Cambridge Analytica: report

The Justice Department and FBI have launched an investigation into the now-closed data company Cambridge Analytica, The New York Times reported Tuesday.

Prosecutors have told possible witnesses that there is an open investigation into the company as well as “associated U.S. persons,” according to the Times.

The newspaper noted that the probe is in its early stages, and that investigators are questioning former staffers and banks linked to the firm.

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Cambridge Analytica, the Justice Department and the FBI declined to comment to the Times.

Company whistleblower Christopher Wylie confirmed to the Times that he had been questioned by the FBI and Justice Department, adding, “We plan to meet again to provide substantive answers to the investigators.”

Cambridge Analytica, which worked on President Trump’s campaign, said earlier this month that it would declare bankruptcy and close after it was revealed it had improperly obtained the data of about 87 million Facebook users.