A federal grand jury is investigating Neville Roy Singham, a China-based former tech mogul, for alleged financial crimes related to his funding of U.S. leftist activist groups. The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Southern District of New York has issued subpoenas as part of the probe, which examines potential wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.
The investigation follows reports that Singham, who sold his Chicago-based tech company Thoughtworks in 2017, has funneled millions of dollars into activist organizations. These groups have reportedly protested against U.S. immigration enforcement, foreign policy, and Israel while supporting authoritarian regimes like China. The DOJ is scrutinizing transactions totaling $278 million that flowed through Singham’s network, including his wife’s group Code Pink and other entities like The People’s Forum and BreakThrough BT Media.
Singham’s financial activities have drawn scrutiny from congressional committees, with the House Oversight Committee accusing him of potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). The committee has expressed concerns about his ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the funding of Marxist political parties in the U.S.
The grand jury is examining the movement of funds within Singham’s network, which includes 223 transactions across 67 groups. Prosecutors are seeking bank records and other financial documents to determine if criminal charges are warranted. The investigation is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on financial crimes in the nonprofit sector.
Singham, who resides in Shanghai, has not publicly commented on the allegations. His wife, Jodie Evans, co-founded Code Pink, a far-left feminist group that advocates against U.S. militarism and imperialism. The group has received at least $1.4 million from Singham’s network since 2017, according to reports.
The probe highlights concerns about foreign influence in U.S. activism and the potential misuse of philanthropic funds. The outcome of the investigation could have implications for nonprofit transparency and foreign funding regulations.