NEW YORK — Dozens of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) workers and contractors were arrested Tuesday by city and federal investigators in one of the largest public corruption busts. in the history of the Department of Justice, according to sources familiar with the case.
According to sources, around 70 people are charged in connection with various alleged corruption and bribery schemes at NYCHA facilities. Arrests continue by city Bureau of Investigation detectives, Homeland Security Investigations agents and the inspector general of Housing and Urban Development.
Officials say the kickback schemes included construction, maintenance and no-bid contracts at public housing buildings.
More than 300,000 people live in NYCHA buildings, the largest public housing organization in the country.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams is expected to detail the charges at a news conference later Tuesday.
Spokespeople for DOI, HSI, HUD-IG and SDNY had no immediate comment.
2024-02-06 14:54:19
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