The criminal probe is separate from the SEC actions -- The SEC can only refer criminal cases to the DOJ, they have no criminal enforcement arm themselves.[1]
In addition to the criminal probe, the Securities and Exchange Commission is examining whether Theranos made deceptive statements to investors when it solicited funding, according to people familiar with the matter.
So in addition to the criminal probe instigated by the DOJ, the SEC is investigating for securities issues.
In addition to the criminal probe, the Securities and Exchange Commission is examining whether Theranos made deceptive statements to investors when it solicited funding, according to people familiar with the matter.
So in addition to the criminal probe instigated by the DOJ, the SEC is investigating for securities issues.
[1] - https://www.sec.gov/about/offices/oia/oia_enforce/overviewen...