The FBI launched an investigation into New York's attorney general over alleged mortgage fraud, according to multiple reports citing law enforcement sources.

Federal law enforcement officials reportedly opened a formal probe Thursday into New York Attorney General Letitia James over mortgage fraud

May 9 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has reportedly opened an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation, led by the FBI, into real estate transactions that involved James, The Washington Post, CBS News and Albany Times-Union reported.