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April 20, 2025 | Jerusalem Post

Lost 13-page Hernandarias manuscript rescued from New York auction Click For More

New York authorities returned a 16th-century manuscript known as the Hernandarias Manuscript to Paraguay after it was stolen from the country's National Archive over a decade ago and resurfaced at a Manhattan auction in 2013, ABC Color reported.

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April 20, 2025 | Chelsea News

Stolen 16th Century Manuscript Returned to Paraguay: D.A. Bragg Click For More

The intrepid sleuths of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit (ATU) of the Manhattan D.A.’s office have done it again—this time returning a unique 13-page manuscript to Paraguay, from whose National Archives in Asunción it was pilfered at least a decade ago.

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April 20, 2025 | Gothamist

A stolen 16th century manuscript is returned to Paraguay, via the Upper West Side Click For More

A 16th century manuscript that was stolen from Paraguay’s National Archives more than a decade ago before making its way to a rare book dealer on the Upper West Side is being repatriated to Paraguay, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.

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April 18, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 16th Century Manuscript To The People Of Paraguay Click For More

“I am thrilled that, for the first time, we have been able to return a stolen artifact to the people of Paraguay,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank our team of prosecutors, investigators and analysts for unraveling this theft and returning this manuscript back to Paraguay’s National Archives.”

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April 11, 2025 | New York Daily News

Harlem man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman at gunpoint on street Click For More

A Harlem man admitted Friday to forcing a young woman to perform oral sex on him on the street at gunpoint in 2023.

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April 11, 2025 | American Banker

Former TD Bank employee pleads guilty to check-fraud scheme Click For More

A former worker in TD Bank's anti-money-laundering department has pleaded guilty to a felony in connection with a check-fraud scheme.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 day ago
ICYMI: “SNAP and EBT fraud harms New Yorkers in need of assistance and the New Yorkers whose tax dollars fund these essential programs.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an EBT fraud conspiracy:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
Those who prey on New York’s vibrant immigrant population will be prosecuted. Watch here to learn more about the indictment of a woman for defrauding immigrant New Yorkers by posing as federal agent.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
ICYMI: “The defendants allegedly tracked the timing of benefit funds and drained accounts before the legitimate SNAP recipient could buy food and other necessities, eventually stealing more than $7 million.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this EBT fraud conspiracy: