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Jefferies CEO Alleges Fraud in Auto Parts Maker Collapse, Credit Markets Rattle

Jefferies Financial Group CEO Rich Handler has publicly stated the investment bank was defrauded by bankrupt auto parts manufacturer First Brands Group. The allegations emerge amid a U.S. Department of Justice probe and broader credit market concerns following several high-profile corporate collapses.

Wall Street Firm Alleges Deception in Auto Parts Bankruptcy

Jefferies Financial Group CEO Rich Handler has stated that his firm was defrauded by bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group, according to reports from the bank’s investor day. The comments, detailed in a regulatory filing, come amid a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the automotive supplier and broader credit market concerns.