SVB collapse: Justice Department, SEC investigating bank’s failure

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A customer exits Silicon Valley Bank’s headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, March 13, 2023. The federal government intervened Sunday to secure funds for depositors to withdraw from Silicon Valley Bank after the bank’s collapse. Dozens of individuals waited in line outside the bank to withdraw funds. (Benjamin Fanjoy/AP)

SVB collapse: Justice Department, SEC investigating bank’s failure

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The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchanges Commission are investigating the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank.

While the probes may not lead to charges or allegations of misconduct, this is an action typical of prosecutors and regulators after financial institutions suffer large, unexpected losses. The agencies will investigate stock sales and the Justice Department’s fraud prosecutors in Washington and San Francisco are involved, as well, per the Washington Post.

This is a breaking story and will be updated.

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