March 3rd 2024.
The FBI has taken a firm stance in addressing the allegations of corruption surrounding New York City Mayor Eric Adams. On February 29th, they carried out raids on two Bronx homes belonging to Adams' advisor, Winnie Greco. Greco, who initially joined the mayor's team as a fundraiser, has since taken on the role of Director of Asian Affairs, acting as a bridge between Adams and the Asian community in NYC. However, following the search of her homes that Thursday morning, she was promptly placed on administrative leave.
According to reports from CBS News, the search was prompted by suspicions of Greco using her position for personal gain. These allegations were first raised in November 2023, when the city's Department of Investigations received a complaint from a city contractor. The contractor claimed that Greco had requested free home renovations, using her influence as a public official.
In addition to Greco, several other employees within Adams' team have also been caught up in the FBI's probe. In November 2023, raids were carried out on the homes of lead fundraiser Brianna Suggs and Rana Abbasova, the Mayor's Director of Protocol for International Affairs. While Suggs was questioned by federal agents, she was not charged with any wrongdoing. However, it was reported by Politico that she had an unusual financial arrangement with Adams' campaign, working on commission to secure funding. As a result, she has been removed from the fundraising team and reassigned to another department within the Mayor's office.
During the same time period, investigators also seized several of Adams' electronic devices, including multiple cell phones and an iPad. This was done under a warrant, as the FBI investigates suspicions of collusion between Adams and the Turkish government. It is alleged that he may have received illegal funding from foreign entities to support his mayoral campaign.
While the Mayor's office has stated their willingness to cooperate with authorities, they have refused to comment further on the mounting accusations and house raids. A spokesperson for the office emphasized their commitment to following the law and maintaining ethical standards amongst their employees. They also stated that they will fully cooperate with any ongoing investigations, but will refrain from commenting on matters that are currently under review.
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