“These alleged pernicious drugging and robbery schemes have left far too many families mourning the loss of their loved ones,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The careful and meticulous work of our prosecutors and the NYPD has led us to charge this individual with a spree of criminal conduct that now includes five murders – four of which took place over a mere 15 days last summer. We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to aggressively uncover and investigate these incidents.”

“Anthony Burges’ scheme affected small businesses across New York City and the entire country. Instead of keeping his promise to manage costs or reduce existing debt, he forced businesses to close and declare bankruptcy,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to hold accountable those who took advantage of the hardships imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.”