Massive NYCHA Bribery Scheme Uncovered, 70 Charged

The largest single-day bribery takedown in Justice Department history involves current and former NYCHA employees, with over $2 million in bribes linked to no-bid contracts.

70 current and former NYCHA employees were charged in a historic bribery scheme, involving over $2 million in bribes for securing work contracts.
The scheme spanned a decade, implicating employees in a 'classic pay-for-play' corruption scheme across a third of NYCHA’s 35 developments.
Notable charges include a father boasting of lavish vacations funded by bribes, and an employee previously suspended for inappropriate conduct during a video call.
Nine New Jersey residents were among those charged, highlighting the scheme's wide-reaching implications beyond New York.
NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt announced agency-wide reforms to prevent future corruption, emphasizing zero tolerance for illegal activities.