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One-on-one with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
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NYC Contractor Defrauded $3M In Off-The-Books Payroll Caper: DA
An off-the-books payroll scheme by the owner of Queens drywall and carpentry companies defrauded the state out of $3 million and kept workers dangerously uninsured, prosecutors said.
LIC Contractor Indicted After Defrauding State Of Over $7 Million: DA
A Long Island City-based contractor and its owner were indicted after reporting a false workforce size to New York’s insurance carrier to save money on premiums, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Fatal Midtown Stabbing
“As alleged, Mr. Rosario’s life was brought to a violent end when he was stabbed following a dispute that started over a cigarette.” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today’s indictment demonstrates we will not accept this violence, and my thoughts are with those grieving Mr. Rosario’s loss.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in Multi-Million Dollar Cash Payroll Insurance Fraud
“Juan Escobar allegedly defrauded the system and lined his own pockets at the expense of the safety of his workers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Workers should be afforded every protection possible. I am grateful to the prosecutors in my office for their commitment to protecting the City’s workers.”
24 Indicted in $5 Million Construction Kickback and Bribery Scheme
A subcontractor texted Robert Baselice, an executive at a Secaucus, N.J., firm helping a developer find construction companies for a project. He told Mr. Baselice that he had quoted the developer a price as high as $3.3 million for a job.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment in $7 Million Insurance Fraud
“The New York State Insurance Fund provides critical insurance coverage to injured workers, including those in some of our most dangerous industries like construction and manufacturing,” said District Attorney Bragg. “By intentionally underreporting payrolls, scammers save millions in premiums at the expense of hardworking New Yorkers who put their physical safety on the line. I thank the New York State Insurance Fund and the New York State Department of Labor for their ongoing partnership as we continue to root out insurance fraud.”
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