Federal Investigation Launched Against Entrepreneur Neville Roy Singham for Alleged Funding of Left-Wing Groups

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a grand jury investigation into Neville Roy Singham, a tech entrepreneur accused of illegally funding leftist organizations. The inquiry involves potential money laundering and financial fraud, with significant sums allegedly funneled through Goldman Sachs' philanthropic arm. Singham's controversial statements and connections to activist groups have drawn scrutiny, prompting calls for investigations into his financial activities. This unfolding story raises questions about the intersection of philanthropy and political activism in the U.S.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 29, 2026, 22:11 IST

Overview of the Investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a federal grand jury inquiry into Neville Roy Singham, a technology entrepreneur, amid claims that he unlawfully financed a network of Marxist and leftist organizations within the United States. Reports from various media outlets indicate that a grand jury has been convened in Manhattan, with prosecutors from U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton's office issuing subpoenas for bank records as part of a probe into potential money laundering and other financial misconduct.

Sources suggest that the investigation into the Shanghai-based businessman commenced several months ago, authorized by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Notably, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly met with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon during the investigation. Allegations have surfaced that Goldman Sachs' philanthropic division, the GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management, was utilized to facilitate donations from Singham to various U.S.-based organizations.

According to reports, approximately $285 million was funneled through the Goldman Sachs philanthropic fund and a series of shell companies before reaching non-profits, media organizations, and activist groups. Furthermore, Bessent cautioned Goldman Sachs about the potential implications of their involvement in an alleged conspiracy linked to Singham's contributions, urging cooperation with the Justice Department's investigation. Solomon reportedly agreed to assist the prosecutors.

Previously, it was reported that Singham had contributed over $15 million to social justice initiatives globally, using a post office box in Chicago. During a speech at the Global South Academic Forum in Shanghai last November, he referred to the U.S. as a 'fascist' nation and called for a 'new world order,' echoing Mao Zedong's call for a 'people's war' to promote communism.

Singham's wealth primarily stems from the sale of his IT consultancy, ThoughtWorks, to the London-based private equity firm Apax Partners in a deal valued at approximately $785 million. He has been married since 2017 to Jodie Evans, the founder of the anti-war activist organization CODEPINK. Congressional Republicans are also scrutinizing Singham's connections to CODEPINK, advocating for the revocation of the organization's tax-exempt status due to allegations of receiving funds from foreign adversaries and misusing those funds. Representatives from the Department of Justice and the Treasury Department have not yet responded to requests for comments regarding this matter.