Musk Faces SEC Probe for Role in Tesla Self-Driving Claims
- CEO scrutiny part of regulator probe into company statements
- Investigation shaping up as latest clash between Musk and SEC
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US regulators are investigating Elon Musk’s role in shaping Tesla Inc.’s self-driving car claims, the latest effort by watchdogs to scrutinize the actions of the world’s second-richest person.
The review is part of an ongoing Securities and Exchange Commission probe of the company’s statements about its Autopilot driver-assistance system, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be identified discussing aspects of the investigation that haven’t been disclosed.