Erden Arkan, the Turkish-born owner of KSK Construction Group, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by facilitating illegal campaign contributions to Eric Adams' campaign.
Arkan acknowledged in court that he coordinated a 'straw donor' scheme that was designed specifically to evade campaign contribution limits and facilitate funneling money to the Adams campaign.
While testifying, Arkan confessed he was aware the checks he wrote would be used to secure public matching funds for Eric Adams' campaign, thus violating campaign finance laws.
Prosecutors implicated that Adams sought donations at a dinner facilitated by a Turkish diplomat, who allegedly provided luxury travel in exchange for political favors.
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