7 Banks Subpoenaed in Libor Investigation

Seven banks have received subpoenas as part of an investigation into the alleged manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate, according to a source close to the case and company filings.

The banks that were subpoenaed by New York State Attorney Eric Schneiderman include JPMorgan, Citigroup, Barclays and UBS. (Get an explanation of Libor here.)

In a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Citigroup said its subsidiaries "have received additional requests for information and documents from various U.S. and non-U.S. governmental agencies, including the offices of the New York and Connecticut Attorneys General."

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