Press Releases
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., Calls On Venmo, Zelle, Cash App To Better Protect Consumers From Fraud 
“No longer is the smartphone itself the most lucrative target for scammers and robbers – it’s the financial apps contained within,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Thousands or even tens of thousands can be drained from financial accounts in a matter of seconds with just a few taps. Without additional protections, customers’ financial and physical safety is being put at risk. I hope these companies accept our request to discuss commonsense solutions to deter scammers and protect New Yorkers’ hard-earned money.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Two More Nazi-Looted Art Drawings
“I am thrilled that two more drawings are now being returned to the relatives of Fritz Grünbaum. The fact that we have been able to return ten pieces that were looted by the Nazis speaks to the dogged advocacy of his relatives to ensure these beautiful artworks could finally return home. Let us use this moment as an opportunity to honor and preserve the extraordinary legacy of Mr. Grünbaum – a life that we should never forget,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg, DOI Commissioner Strauber Announce Charges Against Man Who Allegedly Possessed $115k Of Stolen Encrypted Radios From City Garbage Trucks
“As alleged, Ramon Munoz possessed more than $115,000 worth of stolen radios from New York City Department of Sanitation garbage trucks across four different boroughs. As ‘New York’s Strongest,’ the Department of Sanitation helps our city run smoothly, and Ramon Munoz threatened its effectiveness with his actions,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank the Department of Investigation for their partnership in investigating this major theft.”
Coalition Calls On Legislature To Support Trafficking Survivors By Eliminating Statute Of Limitations
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., said: “It is long past time for New York State to eliminate the statute of limitations for sex trafficking and child sex trafficking. When we give survivors more time to report, they come forward. Five years is simply not enough – which the State recognized when it eliminated the statute of limitations for serious sex crimes two decades ago. I call on the legislature to help us support survivors and prosecute traffickers: pass this critical bill this session. Thank you to the bill’s sponsors, Senator Cleare and Assemblymember Dinowitz, as well as the survivors and advocates who stood with us today, for their persistence, dedication, and leadership.”
D.A. Bragg Announces 20-Year Sentence For Man Who Sexually Assaulted Three People In Inwood Park Within One Hour
“Elvis Nina Pichardo terrified our community when he attacked three different people enjoying a warm summer day in Inwood Hill Park in the span of less than one hour,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As the sentence today makes clear, this type of repugnant conduct will not be tolerated.”
El Fiscal Bragg Anuncia Acusación Formal De Individuo Por Hacerse Pasar Por Abogado De Inmigración Y Robar Miles De Dólares En Honorarios Legales Falsos
"Como se alega, neoyorquinos que buscan convertirse en residentes permanentes confiaron en Pablo Israel Ortega Cuenca para que les proporcionara servicios legales, y él violó esa confianza aprovechándose de ellos y poniéndolos en riesgo de deportación", dijo el fiscal Bragg. "Si usted cree que usted o alguien que conoce ha sido víctima de este tipo de fraude, le exhortamos a que llame a la línea directa de la Unidad de Asuntos del Inmigrante de nuestra oficina al 212-335-3600 o por WhatsApp al 347-371-0877. Hay intérpretes disponibles para ayudar a los que no hablan inglés, e invitamos a todos a que se comuniquen independientemente de su estatus migratorio."
Manhattan District Attorney's Office