Two Retired NYC Fire Chiefs Arrested on Bribery and Corruption Charges

Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco allegedly accepted $190,000 in bribes to expedite fire safety inspections.

The arrests are part of a yearlong investigation into corruption within the FDNY's Bureau of Fire Prevention.
Saccavino and Cordasco are accused of using their positions to prioritize inspections for businesses that paid bribes.
The indictment includes charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and making false statements to federal agents.
Investigations are ongoing, with federal scrutiny also on Mayor Eric Adams' administration, though no direct connection has been established.
Both former chiefs were taken into custody at their homes, and the FDNY has pledged full cooperation with the investigation.