Last week , he accused Merrill Lynch , which was acquired by Bank of America late last year , of secretly doling out big bonuses before reporting a huge quarterly loss . New York State Attorney General 's Office issues the subpoena . The FBI then has to respond within a certain time frame, usually 30 days or less. Bank purchased Merrill Lynch , which is accused of secretly doling out huge bonuses . Bank says Merrill was `` independent company '' when the bonuses were given .
New York State Attorney General 's Office issues the subpoena . The FBI then has to respond within a certain time frame, usually 30 days or less. Bank purchased Merrill Lynch , which is accused of secretly doling out huge bonuses . Bank says Merrill was `` independent company '' when the bonuses were given .