The Georgia Secretary of State’s office issued a new round of subpoenas this week that signal a widening probe of First Liberty Building & Loan, the failed financial firm whose politically connected founder is accused of a sprawling $140 million Ponzi scheme.

Two of the subpoenas were issued to Randy Hough, a former senior development officer with the Newnan-based lender, and Jayme Sickert, its compliance officer, according to an official familiar with the investigation who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.

A third subpoena was issued to Nathaniel Darnell, a financial adviser who also leads the Georgia Republican Assembly, an ultraconservative organization once allied with First Liberty founder Brant Frost IV and his family, the official said.

The subpoenas seek documents and corresp

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