FBI agents seized electronic devices from New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of an investigation into his 2021 mayoral campaign.
Six associates of Adams have been indicted for using a straw donor scheme to generate public matching funds for Adams' 2021 election campaign.
The investigation is examining whether the Adams campaign conspired with a Brooklyn construction company and the Turkish government to funnel foreign money into the campaign through a straw donor scheme.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' electronic devices, including phones and an iPad, were seized by FBI agents as part of an ongoing investigation into his 2021 mayoral campaign. The seizures occurred as Adams was leaving a public event in Manhattan. The investigation is examining whether the Adams campaign conspired with a Brooklyn construction company and the Turkish government to funnel foreign money into the campaign through a straw donor scheme. The devices were returned within a few days.
The FBI had previously searched the home of Adams' top campaign fundraiser, Brianna Suggs. Six associates of Adams have been indicted for using a straw donor scheme to generate public matching funds for Adams' 2021 election campaign. Following the initial seizure, City Hall voluntarily turned over more electronic devices. Adams and his lawyer have stated that they are cooperating with the investigation. The FBI has not accused the mayor of any wrongdoing.
The FBI officials intercepted the mayor on the street and seized at least two cellphones and an iPad.
City Hall voluntarily turned over more electronic devices after the initial seizure.
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