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Justice Department probe scrutinises Elon Musk perks at Tesla going back years

Justice Department probe scrutinises Elon Musk perks at Tesla going back years
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By Rebecca Elliott, Emily Glazer, and Kirsten GrindFederal prosecutors are scrutinizing personal benefits Tesla may have provided Elon Musk since 2017 – longer than previously known – as part of a criminal investigation examining issues including a proposed house for the chief executive.The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York also has sought information about transactions between Tesla and other entities connected to the billionaire, people familiar with the investigation said. Prosecutors have reference...

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