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Roo wee GENERAL INVESI ATIVE DIVIS=ON BACKGROUND: This concerns Theft of Government Property (TGP) case wherein officials of Federal Home Loan Bank Board (FHLBB) on 10/17/73, advised our Washington Field Office that certain documents pertaining to the file cf one Thomas _ . Wakefield were discovered missing. FHLBB con-"'” cerned about Wakefield's application for charter (bank) inasmuch. as it shows connection with Charles G. (Bebe) Rebozo, described by the press as a close friend of President Nixon. According to PHLRB, Rebozo's interest in the Wakefield. application was that Rebozo is the owner of the property in which the bank is to be housed. On 10/17/73, the "Washington Post" contained an article concerning Rebozo and his relationship with FHLBB. FHLBB officials have furnished identity of documents and investigation has been directed to determine person or persons responsible for . theft of documents. Attached relates Assistant Attorney General (AAG), Criminal Division, 10/29/73, advised that published reports concerning thefts from FHLBB involving Rebozo indicated the need for a prompt and intensive investigation. AAG pointed out that there was an apparent viclation of Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 641 (TGP). AAG Petersen also set forth instructions as to whom reports in this matter should be directed. > Our Washington Field Office is being advised of AAG's instructions. Octohe™, 31, 1973 “ts (- Director Sec'y __ if |