Patel amended his financial report months past the 45-day deadline, citing an inadvertent omission of holdings in the government contractor.
FBI Director Patel submitted an amended financial disclosure on May 26, revealing previously unreported holdings in Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy. The filing stated the omission was inadvertent and no conflict of interest exists, despite the company’s status as a U.S. government contractor.
Under the STOCK Act, officials must report transactions over $1,000 within 45 days. Violations carry a $200 fine, a penalty critics argue is insufficient to deter delays. Similar late disclosures by lawmakers have drawn scrutiny amid broader concerns over enforcement.
The report follows heightened attention on financial disclosures after President Trump’s 2025 records showed $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency income, surpassing his real estate earnings.