initiate investigation; mount an investigation; launch an investigation(Federal authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the practices at the company linked to a fungal meningitis outbreak blamed for 23 deaths. 4uzhoj); open criminal inquiry(into something – по факту чего-л; into someone – в отношении кого-либо) "Criminal inquiry" полностью синонимично "criminal investigation" • Feds open criminal inquiry into firm linked to deadly meningitis outbreak – Federal authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the practices at the company linked to a fungal meningitis outbreak blamed for 23 deaths. • Canadian police open criminal inquiry into deadly train crash. • U.S. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry on Fraud at Citigroup • U.S. Said to Open Criminal Inquiry Into (в отношении) Goldman4uzhoj); open an investigation(Authorities have opened an investigation into a recent $400 million fraud involving Citigroup's Mexican unit – NYT 4uzhoj)
take on an investigation(Once OPG has taken on an investigation, the investigator will begin the process of gathering evidence to establish if abuse, neglect or exploitation is happening.news10.com • The New York State Attorney Generals' Office has taken on the investigation, as is protocol for any fatal shooting involving a police officer in the state. Investigators are reviewing surveillance video and officer-worn body camera video. Police say that video could be made publicly available as soon as next week.4uzhoj)