The FBI announced a $10 million reward for information identifying the hackers and said it is aware of malicious actors targeting Patel's personal email. Spokesman Ben Williamson called the material "historical" and said no government information was involved, while the bureau moved to mitigate risks.
The breach compounds scrutiny of Patel after criticism over travel and use of an FBI plane — including trips to the Milan Games, a Texas hunting trip and a wrestling event featuring his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins. Colorado Democrat Jason Crow slammed use of the FBI jet as "gift and corruption," according to reports.