Kash Patel, the Director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, disclosed his investment in Strategy after the required deadline. According to the news agency NOTUS, his stake, worth up to $250,000, was omitted from his original financial disclosure, even though federal law requires officials to report such transactions within 45 days.
Patel purchased the shares on November 21, 2025, but did not include them in the financial disclosure he filed in December. He submitted an amended disclosure only on May 26.
“The asset was omitted unintentionally and does not create a conflict of interest,” he said.
Why Patel’s Disclosure Came Under Scrutiny
Under the STOCK Act, federal officials and certain members of Congress must disclose financial transactions exceeding $1,000 within 45 days of the transaction.
Strategy is a registered U.S. government contractor, which means owning its shares could raise questions about a potential conflict of interest.
The STOCK Act has been in effect since 2012, but it has repeatedly been criticized for its weak penalties. A first-time violation of the financial disclosure requirements carries a fine of just $200, prompting many lawmakers to argue that the penalties are ineffective.
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