Overview

• Federal agents have seized devices from multiple top aides and City Hall officials, including the police commissioner and the schools chancellor.
• Investigations are examining potential illegal foreign donations to Adams' 2021 campaign, with a focus on Turkey and five other countries: China, Qatar, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and Israel.
• Key figures under scrutiny include the Banks brothers, who hold significant positions in public safety and education, and Tim Pearson, a senior adviser with control over city contracts.
• Former NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigned after devices were seized from him and his twin brother, who is also implicated in the investigations.
• Mayor Adams maintains his innocence and has not been accused of any wrongdoing, though his administration continues to face a series of federal subpoenas and raids.