{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"45634","rtpr_id":"nBw6V9v3Ga","ticker":"BP","exchange":"LSE","all_tickers":["BP"],"title":"Securities Fraud Investigation Into BP p.l.c. (BP) Announced – Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-05-26T18:58:00.139Z","article_body":"Securities Fraud Investigation Into BP p.l.c. (BP) Announced – Shareholders\nWho Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz\n\nThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frankcruzlaw.com%2F&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=The%20Law%20Offices%20of%20Frank%20R.%20Cruz&index=409&md5=c8294f9a1040cb91f8a2700307b19d7a)\nannounces an investigation of BP p.l.c. (“BP” or the “Company”) (NYSE:\nBP\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffinance.yahoo.com%2Fquote%2Fbp&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=BP&index=410&md5=1ad8ddeb61b44e2fe86995b736f9bae5)\n) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of\nfederal securities laws.\n\nIF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON BP P.L.C. (BP), CLICK HERE\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frankcruzlaw.com%2Fcases%2Fbp-p-l-c%2F&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=HERE&index=411&md5=ed1f4d796f49e1662fc76212a263ee54)\nTO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING A CLAIM TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS.\n\nWhat Is The Investigation About?\n\nOn May 26, 2026, the board of BP announced that it has unanimously decided\nthat Albert Manifold should no longer serve as Chair and Director with\nimmediate effect following “serious concerns raised to the Board related to\nimportant governance standards, oversight and conduct.” The press release\nannouncing the transition stated “the board has been surprised and\ndisappointed to learn of governance oversight and conduct issues it deems\nunacceptable and has taken decisive action.”\n\nOn this news, shares of BP declined as much as 5% intraday on May 26, 2026,\nthereby injuring investors.\n\nContact Us To Participate or Learn More:\nIf you purchased BP securities, have information or would like to learn more\nabout these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your\nrights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us:\nThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz,\n2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800,\nCentury City, California 90067\nCall us at: 310-914-5007\nEmail us at: info@frankcruzlaw.com (mailto:info@frankcruzlaw.com) \nVisit our website at: www.frankcruzlaw.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.frankcruzlaw.com&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=www.frankcruzlaw.com&index=412&md5=0215f61225ee1f45a8ff9287cfcf2bff)\n.\nFollow us for updates on Twitter at twitter.com/FRC_LAW\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFRC_LAW&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=twitter.com%2FFRC_LAW&index=413&md5=9c732241b42a02b27177ebc2c4999168)\n.\n\nIf you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone\nnumber, and number of shares purchased.\n\nThis press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some\njurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260526781513/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260526781513/en/)\n\nThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, Los Angeles\nFrank R. Cruz\n310-914-5007\nfcruz@frankcruzlaw.com (mailto:fcruz@frankcruzlaw.com) \nwww.frankcruzlaw.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frankcruzlaw.com&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=www.frankcruzlaw.com&index=78&md5=22c52f3eb702b47aa9d9d486c075079a)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw6V9v3Ga","title":"Securities Fraud Investigation Into BP p.l.c. (BP) Announced – Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"BP","created":"2026-05-26T18:58:00.139Z","tickers":["BP"],"exchange":"LSE","article_body":"Securities Fraud Investigation Into BP p.l.c. (BP) Announced – Shareholders\nWho Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz\n\nThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frankcruzlaw.com%2F&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=The%20Law%20Offices%20of%20Frank%20R.%20Cruz&index=409&md5=c8294f9a1040cb91f8a2700307b19d7a)\nannounces an investigation of BP p.l.c. (“BP” or the “Company”) (NYSE:\nBP\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffinance.yahoo.com%2Fquote%2Fbp&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=BP&index=410&md5=1ad8ddeb61b44e2fe86995b736f9bae5)\n) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of\nfederal securities laws.\n\nIF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON BP P.L.C. (BP), CLICK HERE\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frankcruzlaw.com%2Fcases%2Fbp-p-l-c%2F&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=HERE&index=411&md5=ed1f4d796f49e1662fc76212a263ee54)\nTO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING A CLAIM TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS.\n\nWhat Is The Investigation About?\n\nOn May 26, 2026, the board of BP announced that it has unanimously decided\nthat Albert Manifold should no longer serve as Chair and Director with\nimmediate effect following “serious concerns raised to the Board related to\nimportant governance standards, oversight and conduct.” The press release\nannouncing the transition stated “the board has been surprised and\ndisappointed to learn of governance oversight and conduct issues it deems\nunacceptable and has taken decisive action.”\n\nOn this news, shares of BP declined as much as 5% intraday on May 26, 2026,\nthereby injuring investors.\n\nContact Us To Participate or Learn More:\nIf you purchased BP securities, have information or would like to learn more\nabout these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your\nrights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us:\nThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz,\n2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800,\nCentury City, California 90067\nCall us at: 310-914-5007\nEmail us at: info@frankcruzlaw.com (mailto:info@frankcruzlaw.com) \nVisit our website at: www.frankcruzlaw.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.frankcruzlaw.com&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=www.frankcruzlaw.com&index=412&md5=0215f61225ee1f45a8ff9287cfcf2bff)\n.\nFollow us for updates on Twitter at twitter.com/FRC_LAW\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFRC_LAW&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=twitter.com%2FFRC_LAW&index=413&md5=9c732241b42a02b27177ebc2c4999168)\n.\n\nIf you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone\nnumber, and number of shares purchased.\n\nThis press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some\njurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260526781513/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260526781513/en/)\n\nThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, Los Angeles\nFrank R. Cruz\n310-914-5007\nfcruz@frankcruzlaw.com (mailto:fcruz@frankcruzlaw.com) \nwww.frankcruzlaw.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frankcruzlaw.com&esheet=54542045&newsitemid=20260526781513&lan=en-US&anchor=www.frankcruzlaw.com&index=78&md5=22c52f3eb702b47aa9d9d486c075079a)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-05-26T18:58:00.170800509Z","server_sent_at_ms":1779821880170},"received_at":"2026-05-26T18:58:00.235Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260526781513/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"35066","press_release_id":"45634","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels","sector":"Energy"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"legal_litigation","narrative":"The Law Offices of Frank R. 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