[bhouston]

I am not sure you can start a crime investigation until there is an accusation of a crime. A failing audit isn’t enough.

Financial oversight groups should start an investigation but it probably shouldn’t be called criminal at this point. Just an oversight issue where they demand more info.

[manquer]

Accusation by whom ? Who would have standing to accuse before investigating?

Enforcement bodies start investigation for any reason and none, (see all the stuff FBI did during civil rights movement for example ) at best legal framework used is probable cause

[ceejayoz]

You can absolutely start a criminal investigation without accusing someone of a crime.