Salvador Almonte Jr. Evaded Insurance Premiums for Workers on Dangerous High-Rise Construction Jobs Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber
“White collar investigations can and do help us identify those who commit violent crimes,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, these two individuals perpetrated a scheme that victimized people who rely on the mail to deliver what’s rightfully theirs. Manhattanites should not have to worry that government employees will use their position to take advantage of them. By carefully investigating this scheme, we developed evidence that led to an arrest in a near-fatal shooting. I thank our partners at the USPS Inspector General’s Office for their work to protect the integrity of our mail system.”
“As alleged, Nelson Counne’s sole source of income for the past eight years was money he swindled,” said District Attorney Bragg. “He allegedly fed lie after lie to women he falsely claimed to have a romantic interest in, enticing them with investment opportunities that never existed while using their funds to repay past victims, lure in new ones, and fund his lifestyle.”
“Rosita Joseph brazenly fleeced her employer so she could inflate her salary and make extravagant purchases, including luxury vacations. The more than $900,000 money should have gone to growing the company or directly into the pockets of workers, instead of Ms. Joseph’s own bank account,” said District Attorney Bragg.
“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.”
