House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer prepares to examine hundreds of Treasury Department money laundering alerts connected to a prominent Democratic fundraising organization.
According to Just the News, Comer disclosed that the Biden Treasury Department has identified over 400 suspicious activity reports involving ActBlue, a major Democratic Party fundraising platform that has raised more than $2 billion since 2004.
The investigation extends beyond just financial reports, as Comer also plans to pursue accountability for government officials who allegedly impeded investigations into the Biden family. This dual-pronged approach marks a significant expansion of the House Oversight Committee's investigative scope.
The Treasury Department's revelation about ActBlue's suspicious activity reports represents one of the largest compilations of such alerts in the department's history. These reports typically indicate potential financial crimes or irregularities that banks report to federal authorities.
Congressional investigators, including House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, have expressed concerns about the possibility of foreign adversaries using the platform to channel illegal funds to Democratic campaigns. The investigation has identified Iran, Russia, Venezuela, and China as potential sources of illicit donations made through foreign-bought gift cards.
ActBlue's recent implementation of security measures, including the blocking of foreign-bought gift cards on September 9 and the addition of CVV security codes for credit cards, has drawn scrutiny from investigators who question why these protections weren't in place earlier.
Comer shared his plans to work with incoming Attorney General-designate Pam Bondi regarding federal employees who may have obstructed investigations. He specifically cited information from IRS criminal agents who exposed alleged efforts to cover up Hunter Biden's tax and gun crimes.
The committee chairman stated:
Anyone who's involved in a government agency, whether it's the Securities Exchange Commission, the IRS, the FBI, the Department of Justice, anyone who was involved in obstructing an investigation or covering up criminal activity from the Biden family, they need to be held accountable. They need to lose their jobs.
Investigation teams are already communicating with the incoming administration about potential administrative violations and criminal activities by federal employees who may have interfered with previous investigations.
The probe into ActBlue's operations has grown to include 19 states, with investigators examining thousands of suspicious donations. The platform's security practices have come under intense scrutiny, particularly regarding its delayed implementation of standard fraud prevention measures.
ActBlue has strongly denied any wrongdoing and maintains that it operates within legal boundaries. The organization stated on its website that it maintains robust security protocols and strict fraud prevention measures, often exceeding legal requirements.
Comer expressed skepticism about the legitimacy of ActBlue's small-dollar donation patterns, suggesting that the volume and frequency of these contributions warrant closer examination. He emphasized that accepting foreign campaign contributions constitutes a serious federal offense.
The House Oversight Committee's investigation now focuses on two distinct but significant areas: the examination of Treasury Department reports concerning ActBlue's financial activities and the pursuit of accountability for federal employees who allegedly obstructed Biden family investigations. This development comes as the committee awaits access to over 400 suspicious activity reports that could potentially reveal patterns of illegal campaign contributions through the ActBlue platform.