Two Former FDNY Chiefs Arrested for Alleged $190,000 Bribery Scheme

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Corruption Scandal Involves Former NYC Officials

Former New York City Fire Department (FDNY) executives arrested for accepting large bribes. Two ex-FDNY chiefs arrested on bribery charges, accused of soliciting large bribes to favor certain builders. Bribes of over $190,000 allegedly paid for priority access to the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Bureau's approval is crucial for building occupancy, and they allegedly created a VIP lane for quicker service in exchange for bribes. The arrests are part of a broader corruption investigation of New York City's government. NYC Department of Ed manager misused funds meant for homeless children for a family trip to Disney World. Amidst the corruption investigation, top legal advisor to Mayor Eric Adams abruptly resigned, and the NYPD head stepped down after federal investigators seized his phone. The ex-FDNY chiefs were charged with bribe solicitation, receipt, honest services wire fraud, conspiracy, and making false statements related to the racket. The FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention ensures compliance with fire safety regulations and regulates the installation of fire safety systems. The Associated Press contributed to this report.