Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Five Charged In Multi-Layered Financial Fraud Conspiracy That Netted Nearly $1 Million 
“The defendants allegedly perpetrated a wide-ranging conspiracy motivated by profit and greed. In addition to allegedly forging and depositing stolen checks, they robbed random victims and put their safety at risk, once again demonstrating the connection between financial fraud and traditional street crime. Protecting the financial security of Manhattanites is a key component of public safety, and this Office will continue to prioritize uncovering and dismantling these pernicious schemes,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences Of “Own Every Dollar” Criminal Enterprise In String of Gunpoint Robberies in Upper Manhattan
“Luis Rosado will serve a significant prison term for coordinating and executing several violent gunpoint robberies across Manhattan with the support of O.E.D. associates,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We are proud to work closely with the NYPD and other members of law enforcement to hold violent organized groups accountable for terrorizing our city’s streets and using dangerous firearms to harm Manhattanites.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Full Restitution Of $36.8K To Workers In Wage Theft Prosecution
“With this resolution, hardworking New Yorkers will be paid what they rightfully earned, and the unscrupulous owner of a construction company will not be able to bid on City contracts for three years,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank DOI for its partnership in rooting out fraud in our city contracts, especially in a field as critical and potentially dangerous as construction.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Chief Marketing Officer For Embezzling Nearly $6 Million
“Michael Collins allegedly used his position as a marketing executive to embezzle nearly $6 million from two of his employers over the course of 8 years. He then allegedly used the stolen money to fund his lavish lifestyle, spending it on executive club memberships, luxury brands, fine dining, and extensive travel,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My office’s Investigation Division will hold accountable those who embezzle money from their employers.”
D.A Bragg Announces Guilty Plea of Yaorong Wan For Stealing Diamond Rings From Tiffany & Co. And Cartier
“Yaorong Wan used sleight-of-hand to pocket $260,000 worth of diamonds from two luxury jewelers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New York is a global fashion capital, and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to keep mom-and-pop shops and high-end retailers alike safe.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment Of Miguel Jiraud For Brutal Randall’s Island Attack On Biker
“A 44-year-old woman was riding her bike home from work when Miguel Jiraud allegedly brutally attacked her without provocation. To this day, she remains severely cognitively impaired,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This conduct is abhorrent. I hope she continues to recover from this terrifying assault, and I want to assure New Yorkers that we will ensure accountability for those who commit such acts of violence.”
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