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Judge orders fraud probe at First Brands

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved a $7m independent investigation into potential fraud at First Brands, the bankrupt auto parts maker accused of misusing invoice factoring to raise short-term cash. Allegations include double-selling invoices and withholding payments meant for financial institutions. The company has over $10bn in liabilities and is suing its founder Patrick James for allegedly misappropriating hundreds of millions of dollars - claims he denies. Judge Christopher Lopez tasked the U.S. DOJ’s bankruptcy watchdog with appointing the examiner, stressing the need for a fast, focused investigation.

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