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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been contacting investors as part of a criminal investigation into what happened, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

But the family remain hopeful, and said their local MP Geraint Davies has been contacting the office daily.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023

Venice resident Connie Brooks, who has been contacting City Hall about the encampment since 2019, said she feels a “tremendous weight” has been lifted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2023

New York City-based Verizon started notifying customers Monday and has been contacting some of its larger corporate clients in recent days to tell them of the coming increases.

From Washington Post • May 16, 2022

His special adviser, Stephanie Williams, is on the ground and has been contacting the parties “trying to keep the process on track,” the spokesman has said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2022