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March 7, 2024 | AP News

NYC public servants accused of stealing identities of homeless in pandemic fraud scheme Click For More

Several New York City employees were arrested Thursday for their alleged role in a scheme to steal the identities of homeless shelter residents and defraud a pandemic-era relief program.

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March 7, 2024 | New York Times

Public Workers Joined Ring That Stole IDs of Homeless People, D.A. Says Click For More

Eighteen people, including nine public employees, engaged in a broad criminal conspiracy that included the manufacture of ghost guns, burglary and defrauding a state pandemic relief program, according to four indictments filed Thursday by the Manhattan district attorney.

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March 7, 2024 | CBS News

5 New York City employees among 18 charged in alleged identity theft scheme Click For More

What started as an investigation into ghost guns ended with the bust of an alleged identity theft scheme in Manhattan involving public servants.

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March 7, 2024

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictments In Sprawling Investigation That Charges City Employees In Ghost Gun And Fraud Conspiracies Click For More

“As alleged, the takedown of a sophisticated ghost gun manufacturing operation uncovered wide-ranging schemes, including the link to a massive fraud and a planned burglary,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These alleged schemes were orchestrated and largely operated by city employees, many of whom abused their positions of public trust for personal gain. We see a clear link between those engaging in violent crimes and traditional white-collar fraud at the same time. My Office will continue leveraging the expertise and tools available at our disposal to dismantle these types of interconnected schemes, no matter how complex they are. I thank all of our prosecutors, analysts and investigators for their hard work and diligence in following the facts and uncovering this series of criminal activity.”

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March 7, 2024 | AMNY

Two men indicted in Manhattan for separate February assaults on MTA workers Click For More

“Every day, MTA workers ensure that our public transportation operates smoothly, helping millions of New Yorkers arrive safely to their destinations. As alleged, Rashon Eagle and Abdellahi Mohammed assaulted two of these workers, who were just doing their jobs, in addition to a Good Samaritan,” Bragg said in a statement. “MTA workers and passengers should not have to fear for their safety when on our buses and subways, and those who jeopardize their safety will be held accountable.”

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March 7, 2024 | Audacy

Man gets 18 years for sexually assaulting girlfriend on LES at knifepoint when she ended relationship Click For More

A 31-year-old man was sentenced a minimum of 18 years in state prison for sexually assaulting his girlfriend at knifepoint in 2021 after she tried to end their relationship, authorities announced Thursday.


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“If there’s any state that’s going to crack down on the crypto industry, it’s going to be New York.” - @courtneycgross.

Watch @ny1 with @patkiernan & @courtneycgross for more on our bill with @senatormyrie to criminalize unlicensed crypto businesses in NYS.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
Watch here to learn more about our new bill with @senatormyrie that would criminalize operating a virtual currency business in New York State without a license.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office2 days ago
“For Ms. Hernandez, this generous gift was not enough – in her greed, she stole an additional $350,000 to spend on personal items.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this all-count trial conviction: