The Wall Street Journal reported that a multibillion-dollar settlement between JPMorgan Chase and the U.S. over soured mortgage bonds may collapse due to disagreements related to a criminal probe of the bank and its effort to get penalties reimbursed by a government-controlled fund, according to people familiar with the discussions.

The Wall Street Journal said a draft agreement from the bank caused the division, raising questions about the ability to finalize the pact, according to people familiar with the talks.

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