SHOCKING FBI Scandal — Former Director Will Be Prosecuted?

Red stamp with the word scandal — STUNNING SCANDAL

For lying to Congress about targeting traditional Catholics and covering up Chinese election interference schemes, a Washington watchdog group has filed a criminal referral against former FBI Director Christopher Wray.

Story Highlights

Oversight Project submits criminal referral to DOJ alleging Wray committed perjury during congressional testimony.
Referral centers on the FBI’s “Richmond memo” targeting traditional Catholics as domestic extremists.
Wray allegedly misled Congress about the Chinese fraudulent driver’s license scheme before the 2020 election.
Internal FBI records and whistleblower testimony contradict Wray’s sworn statements to lawmakers.

Criminal Referral Filed Against Former FBI Chief

The Oversight Project submitted a formal criminal referral to the Department of Justice on June 26, 2025, accusing former FBI Director Christopher Wray of perjury and obstruction of congressional proceedings.

The Washington-based watchdog organization alleges Wray provided materially false testimony during multiple congressional hearings between 2020 and 2023.

The referral specifically targets Wray’s statements regarding the FBI’s targeting of traditional Catholics and the agency’s handling of a Chinese scheme involving fraudulent driver’s licenses.

Oversight Project President Mike Howell publicly accused Wray of misleading Congress and demanded DOJ action. The referral cites documented contradictions between Wray’s sworn testimony and internal FBI records obtained through whistleblower disclosures.

Congressional leaders, including Senator Charles Grassley, have highlighted what they describe as a broader pattern of FBI misrepresentation to legislative oversight committees.

Christopher Wray’s criminal referral to the DOJ for lying to Congress reminds me of his refusal to disclose info on the horrific Butler, PA events during his congressional appearance. Hopefully, Wray’s held accountable for his horrific service to America.
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— Charles R Downs (@TheCharlesDowns) August 2, 2025

Richmond Memo Controversy Exposes Religious Targeting

The FBI’s “Richmond memo” sparked bipartisan outrage when it was exposed in early 2023, revealing the agency had produced intelligence suggesting traditional Catholics could pose domestic security threats.

During July 12, 2023, testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, Wray characterized the memo as an isolated product from a single field office. However, whistleblowers and internal documents later revealed the memo was not isolated, directly contradicting Wray’s sworn statements to Congress.

This religious profiling represents a dangerous erosion of First Amendment protections, targeting Americans based solely on their traditional Catholic faith and worship practices.

The FBI’s surveillance of religious communities mirrors concerning historical precedents of government overreach against constitutionally protected activities.

Congressional investigators determined the Richmond memo was part of a broader FBI initiative, making Wray’s testimony about its limited scope potentially perjurious.

Chinese Election Interference Scheme Downplayed

Wray’s September 24, 2020, congressional testimony regarding Chinese fraudulent driver’s licenses also forms a central component of the criminal referral.

The former FBI director downplayed the agency’s awareness of a Chinese scheme to distribute fake identification documents before the 2020 election.

Customs and Border Protection records later contradicted Wray’s statements, showing extensive FBI knowledge of the operation that Wray had minimized during his sworn testimony.

The Chinese driver’s license scheme raises serious questions about foreign interference in American elections and the FBI’s transparency about threats to election integrity. Wray’s alleged misrepresentation of the FBI’s knowledge prevented Congress from conducting proper oversight of election security measures.

This pattern of misleading testimony undermines congressional authority and potentially compromises national security oversight during a critical election period.