Enforcement · DOJ · Feb 21, 2020

Wells Fargo Sales-Practices Resolution

Wells Fargo agreed to pay 3 billion dollars to resolve criminal and civil investigations into the opening of millions of unauthorized customer accounts.

Docket or bill

DOJ OPA, 2020-02-21

Official record

https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/wells-fargo-agrees-pay-3-billion-resolve-criminal-and-civil-investigations-sales-practices

Traceable spending around this event

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Giving window: Feb 21, 2019 – Feb 21, 2020. Donation records in this database currently run through Oct 20, 2026; lobbying filings through 2026. Figures computed Oct 29, 2026.

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