(1/2) “As alleged, DSilva, Velazsquez, and Nigam set up a secret side deal with Nigam and awarded Nigam business contracts worth millions that provided essential information-technology services to homeless shelters in return for illegal kickbacks,” stated US Attorney Nocella.

(2/2) “Today’s indictment underscores our strong commitment to prosecuting all illegal fraud and contract steering schemes.” (announced with NYC DOI and FBI New York)

#ICYMI:

Tune in to WNYC 🎙 NYC DOI Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber joins Morning Edition Host Michael Hill to discuss proposed legislation that would strengthen DOI’s independent oversight of ACS. Click here to listen: bit.ly/3SCTIao

Bronx Man is Charged With Creating and Selling Fraudulent Financial Documents to Individuals Claiming to Seek Affordable Housing in NYC. Thank you Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez for your partnership on this investigation. Read the release here: bit.ly/3FFV01r

“DOI thanks Alvin Bragg and Department of Buildings for its continued commitment to hold accountable those who compromise the safety of NYC’s construction sites.”- DOI Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber

Former New York State Assembly Candidate Charged with Wire Fraud justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/f… (Announced with FBI New York and NYC DOI)

FBI New York, along with @EDNYNews and NYC DOI announced charges against former New York State Assembly candidate Dao Yin for wire fraud. justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/f…

Brooklyn Man Charged With Fraudulently Submitting Online Health Surveys to Illegally Obtain Nearly $8,000 in City-Funded Gift Cards. Read the release here: bit.ly/4eF8cR8

NYCHA Supervisor Charged With Time Theft in Connection With Working Unauthorized Side Job on City Time. Thank you Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez for your partnership on this investigation. Read the release here: bit.ly/4m2I4mg