A Tennessee Republican was wanted by the FBI last Friday, he confirmed on social media.
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., who represents part of Nashville, was searched by federal authorities, local media reported. What the fuck reported on Tuesday.
Later that day, the Republican took to social media to reveal that the FBI had taken his phone to investigate a campaign finance matter.
Ogles had just won his competitive Republican primary on August 1.
The Tennessee representative has previously admitted to making “mistakes” in his campaign finance filings.
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., speaks to supporters after being declared the winner in his Republican primary race Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Franklin, Tenn.
“It has been widely reported for months that my campaign made errors in our initial financial filings,” Ogles wrote on X on Tuesday after the report from his investigation first became public.
“We have worked diligently with attorneys and reporting experts to correct errors and ensure compliance going forward.”
“Last Friday, the FBI seized my cell phone. I understand that they are investigating the same well-known facts related to these files.”
“I will, of course, cooperate fully with them, just as I have done with the Federal Election Commission,” his statement continued.
“I am sure that all those involved will come to the conclusion that the discrepancies in the reports were based on honest mistakes and nothing more.”
An FBI spokesperson told DailyMail.com on Tuesday: “In accordance with US Department of Justice policy, the FBI can neither confirm nor deny” the search for Ogles.
In May, the Republican filed numerous amended campaign finance reports and admitted that he had not personally loaned his campaign $320,000 as previously reported.
Other changes to his financial disclosures led Ogles to retract statements he made to the Federal Election Commission.
“I am a grassroots representative and I pledged everything I have to run for the honor of representing Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District,” Ogles said in a May statement.
‘That $320,000 pledge included several documented assets, including bank and retirement accounts, that he was willing to personally risk for the opportunity to fight for Middle Tennessee.’
“While we only needed to transfer $20,000, unfortunately, the full amount of my pledge was mistakenly included in my campaign’s FEC reporting,” her statement said.
Ogles’ attorney declined to comment on the FBI action to WTVF on Tuesday.
Ogles celebrates his recent primary victory in Franklin, Tennessee, on August 1, with supporters.
It is currently unclear what the FBI was looking for in its raid on the Republican
“I’m not going to confirm or deny that a search warrant was issued,” G. Kline Preston IV, the Republican’s attorney, told the outlet.
Neighbors living in the remote area near Olges’ residence told the television station they had not seen any unusual activity near the member’s home in recent days.
Most law enforcement personnel in his home county were not notified of any FBI search, sources told WTVF.
Although a source revealed to WTVF that the FBI recently executed a search warrant within the county.
The Republican’s office and the U.S. attorney’s office for the Middle District of Tennessee did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com’s request for comment.
