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The FBI is investigating Ivanka Trump’s business dealings and the financing of Trump International Hotel and Tower in Vancouver, CNN is reporting.

“In the case of Vancouver, it’s not clear why investigators are examining this particular deal,” stated the American news network, which cited unnamed sources.

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“The timing of the deal — as one of the few Trump-branded properties to open since Trump took office — could be of interest. The flow of foreign money, either from the developer or international condo buyers, could also be sparking scrutiny,” reported CNN.

Joo Kim Tiah, who is CEO of Kuala Lumpur-based TA Global and its Vancouver subsidiary Holborn Group, which constructed and owns the hotel and condo tower on West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver, did not immediately return calls to his cellphone.

The investigation comes as the first daughter is trying to obtain full security clearance in her role as adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. Her husband, Jared Kushner, recently had his security clearance level downgraded. Thursday, it was reveal he is under scrutiny after it emerged his family company secured more than $500 million in loans after financial executives met with him at the White House.