referring or relating to him rooepg funds. the dia did not locate records of him seeking permission or approval for the receipt of money. and we have no evidence, still ch that he obtained permission to accept any foreign government payments as required by law. reporter: the inspector general of the department of defense has launched an investigation. in a statement, the inspector general s office says the probe will cover if lieutenant general flynn accepted payments in violation of the molments clause implement kg laws or department of defense regulations. i m going to be provocative here. reporter: he was paid $33,750 for his appearance in moscow. michael flynn. reporter: flynn ak nojds accepting payment but denied the