Jefferson, a Democrat, said in a statement he was cooperating fully, though he said he did not know "the extent or precise nature of this investigation."
Federal agents searched Jefferson's homes in Washington, D.C., and New Orleans.
"As it is a criminal investigation we will not be able to comment any further," said Bryan Sierra, a Justice Department spokesman.
Jefferson, 58, represents a district comprising mostly the heart of New Orleans.
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