The Justice Department is investigating allegations that Corey Lewandowski profited from his role as an adviser at the Department of Homeland Security, according to Reuters and ABC News. The inquiry followed a criminal referral from DHS’s inspector general, who had been examining the handling of government contracts during the tenure of former Secretary Kristi Noem.

Reuters reported the investigation is at an early stage and that DOJ had not issued subpoenas or other legal demands as of Thursday. Lewandowski’s lawyer told ABC News and the Associated Press that he had not been contacted by DOJ and denies wrongdoing. President Donald Trump said he did not know the specifics but that officials who were dishonest should be prosecuted. The allegations have not been proven, and no charge against Lewandowski was reported in the sources cited here.

Sources: Reuters (Oct. 22): investing.com source ↗ ; ABC News (Oct. 22): abcnews.com source ↗ ; Associated Press (Oct. 23): apnews.com source ↗