Federal bribery inquiry looks at firm linked to brother of Adams' admin officials: report

Will NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban step down?

There appears to be increasing pressure on NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban to step down from his position as federal authorities continue their investigations into members and appointees of the administration of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

NEW YORK - Federal agents are reportedly investigating a possible bribery scheme involving contracts in New York City and a consulting firm run by the brother of two top officials in Mayor Eric Adams' administration, according to the New York Times.

Last week, prosecutors seized the phones of the schools chancellor and the deputy mayor for public safety and a consultant, as they believed they might have evidence of bribery and other crimes like fraud and violations of the Travel Act.

This investigation is not linked to the federal corruption inquiry that involves NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and his brother, whose phones were also seized.

This is just the latest investigation targeting members of the Adams administration in recent weeks, including one looking into the mayor's campaign fundraising.