“Manashe Sezanayev is facing accountability for stealing diamonds from merchants and replacing them with fake stones,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to prosecute those who take advantage of consumers and conduct business deals in a dishonest manner.”
“As alleged, Alan Burak targeted those who would put their faith in him and entrust him with their savings: friends and family in Mexico, and members of the Latino community who came to him for financial advice,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who take advantage of others to steal their hard-earned money will be held accountable. This is an ongoing investigation. Please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900 if you are a victim.”
“This ring snatched more than two dozen cell phones in Manhattan, and now its ringleader is being held accountable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This investigation also led us to a larger alleged gun trafficking conspiracy that involves four defendants selling illegal firearms. I want to thank our attorneys for their diligent investigation that was able to connect this criminal activity. It demonstrates the depth of knowledge and expertise we have here in the Manhattan D.A.’s Office to combat crime in all its forms.”
“Jayqwan Hamilton, Robert Demaio and Jacob Barroso took advantage of people who were just trying to enjoy Manhattan’s vibrant nightlife. These defendants were motivated by greed, and their callous behavior left two young men dead. I know the families who lost their loved ones are still suffering from so much pain, and I hope this verdict can provide at least some measure of comfort,” said District Attorney Bragg.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., said: “We allege that Ingrid Lewis-Martin engaged in a long-running bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy scheme by using her position and authority as the Chief Advisor to the Mayor of the City of New York to illegally influence Department of Buildings and other city decisions in exchange for more than $100,000 in cash and benefits for herself and her son, Glenn Martin II. I would like to thank our prosecutors as we carry on the Manhattan D.A.’s Office’s proud tradition of taking on impactful public integrity cases, and the Department of Investigation for its steadfast partnership. We will continue to root out corruption; New Yorkers deserve no less.”
