CLEVELAND -- Agents from the IRS, FBI and HUD conducted a late-night investigation at Cleveland City Hall, Wednesday night.
Documents obtained by WKYC, Thursday indicate that federal agents seized documents related to a company owned by an employee of the city's division of engineering and construction.
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It is reported that they seized 10 documents.
Files pertaining to Burton Scot Contractors, a Geauga County based paving company that had been awarded city contracts, were also taken.
The IRS could not provide any more information saying this matter is “under seal by federal court.”
A city spokesperson would not comment on the investigation but said the city is cooperating
Dan Williams, media relations director for Mayor Jackson, issued the following statement at 8:30 a.m. Thursday: “It is an ongoing investigation by federal agencies. While we do not discuss ongoing investigations we will fully cooperate.”
Williams also said the city expects to issue an update soon.