Former FBI Director Christopher Wray has been referred to the Department of Justice for criminal investigation over allegations of misleading Congress, making false statements, and obstructing proceedings, according to a report by Fox News. The referral, filed by the Oversight Project, a Washington-based watchdog, targets Wray’s testimony on two contentious issues: a 2020 Chinese plot to distribute counterfeit driver’s licenses and a 2023 FBI memo labeling traditional Catholics as potential domestic threats. The group accuses Wray of downplaying the scope of the Richmond memo and denying knowledge of a coordinated voter fraud effort, despite evidence of 20,000 fake licenses seized by Customs and Border Protection.
In July 2023, Wray told the House Judiciary Committee the Catholic memo was a “single product” from one field office, a claim contradicted by Senator Chuck Grassley’s findings of over a dozen similar documents. The Oversight Project alleges Wray’s statements violated laws on obstruction (18 U.S.C. § 1505), false statements (18 U.S.C. § 1001), and perjury. The referral also cites Wray’s 2020 Senate testimony denying evidence of national voter fraud, despite briefings on Chinese interference.
The move follows President Trump’s calls for accountability, with current FBI Director Kash Patel vowing to investigate past agency misconduct. Critics argue the referral is politically motivated, while supporters see it as a step toward transparency. The DOJ has not commented, but the allegations intensify scrutiny of Wray’s tenure as legal and political battles escalate.
