“Michael Collins exploited these companies for his own personal gain. He took millions for himself and made extravagant purchases, including luxury items and international travel. Our businesses and marketplaces cannot function properly when this type of fraud occurs, and we will continue to root out such brazen schemes,” said District Attorney Bragg.
“Rosalind Hernandez took advantage of an older adult in her care, gaining his trust just to break it by stealing over half of his life savings, along with his personal belongings,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today she has been sentenced to state prison for her despicable conduct.”
“Food delivery workers trusted Mauricio Sevilla to invest their hard-earned money into a new food delivery company, only to learn that their money was stolen and the company was never created,” said District Attorney Bragg. “With today’s guilty plea, these New Yorkers will get their hard-earned money back. If you have been scammed, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.”
“Alan Burak now faces significant prison time for his elaborate, fraudulent scheme. He defrauded twelve individuals out of millions of dollars, including loved ones who trusted him for financial advice,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I hope this conviction sends a message that those who steal hard earned money will be held accountable.”
“As alleged, Jake Udeh used his supervisory role at the Department of Buildings to help his co-conspirators leapfrog those abiding by the rules for as little as $500 a project,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Over the course of the alleged conspiracy, those cash bribes combined with international travel costs totaled more than $75,000. DOB plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of the more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in New York City. Together with our partners at the Department of Investigation, we root out fraud that undermines this mission and rewards bad actors.”
