Originally Posted by
megan
Must be a first.
Originally Posted by Chu Chu;
I'm pretty sure it would be rare for the FBI to get involved just to help
FYI: An Inspector General is only authorized to investigate areas within the department they are assigned. Any requirements external to that department, e.g., private citizens, contractors, etc., do not fall under the jurisdiction of the IG and require some form of law enforcement to pursue those external investigative paths. The FBI is the federal governments police force. The FBI has been involved in a number of IG investigations where their expertise is requested or the IG needs them to pursue leads. Whether this investigation is "criminal" has yet to be determined other than media reports.