Press Releases
D.A. Bragg Announces The Return Of 39 Antiquities To The People Of Pakistan 
“I thank our team for their commitment to dismantling this trafficking network, which continues to yield the return of priceless artifacts to countries all around the world,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Additional Charges In Cryptocurrency Recovery Scam
“As alleged, these defendants conspired to use Coin Dispute Network to defraud dozens of people desperate to retrieve their cryptocurrency, and used lies and deception to steal from nine New Yorkers,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our Investigation Division and its Cyber Crime Bureau follow the money, whether that means cold hard cash or the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency. If you have additional information about this alleged scheme or similar crypto scams, please call us at 212-335-9600.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Doorman For Stealing $477k From Retired NYC Teacher, Husband
“Using more than two dozen stolen checks, Alfredo Mateo depleted the bank accounts these New Yorkers built over the course of decades of hard work,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While both victims have sadly passed away, we were determined to hold Mateo accountable for this disturbing fraud. Alongside our investigative partners, we will remain vigilant in protecting older New Yorkers’ hard-earned savings, including those who dedicated their lives to teaching young people.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences For Robbery And Drugging Conspiracy
“Julio Ramirez and John Umberger were beloved by their friends and family and had incredibly bright futures ahead of them,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Yet their lives were cut short by these defendants, who displayed a wanton disregard towards their victims. They left both men to die as they used their financial accounts to purchase clothes and sneakers, never once showing concern about the deadly consequences of their actions. We will never be able to undo the tragic losses of Mr. Ramirez and Mr. Umberger, but I hope these significant prison sentences can provide some closure to their loved ones.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of Three Antiquities To The People Of Iraq
“We continue to recover and return antiquities that were trafficked by Robin Symes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “That is a testament to the hard work of attorneys, analysts and investigators who are committed to undoing the significant damage traffickers have caused to our worldwide cultural heritage.”
D.A. Bragg, Senator Hoylman-Sigal And Assemblymember Rosenthal Announce New Push To Address Emergence Of 3D-Printed Guns & Auto Sears
“Driving down gun violence and addressing the proliferation of 3D-printed and ghost guns is an ongoing priority for my office that requires an aggressive and holistic approach. Auto sears are dangerous weapons that further exacerbate gun violence and need to be treated extremely seriously. Our proposed legislation reflects a comprehensive legislative fix that would give us additional tools to hold people accountable who are using and developing illegal firearms. I hope the legislature gives serious consideration to this bill before the session ends in June, and I thank Senator Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Rosenthal for their continued support and leadership,” said District Attorney Bragg.
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