"The warrant, signed March 19, seeks evidence of possible criminal violations involving Councilmember Farah Louis, a Brooklyn Democrat, and Debbie Louis, who serves as Hochul's assistant secretary of New York City intergovernmental affairs."
"In 2022, as an influx of asylum seekers began arriving in the city, the nonprofit expanded its mission to include emergency shelters for migrants and other homeless services."
"The warrant also seeks records of money transfers and communications between the officials and Edouardo St. Fort, a former New York Police Department sergeant who retired in 2023."
Federal prosecutors are investigating Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis for possible bribery linked to city funds for a migrant shelter provider. The investigation includes Edu Hermelyn, husband of a state assembly member. The warrant seeks evidence of criminal violations and information about benefits received in exchange for actions related to BHRAGS Home Care Inc., which expanded its services to include emergency shelters for migrants. The nonprofit has received over $200 million in contracts from the Department of Homeless Services since 2022.
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