"Federal agents conducted simultaneous predawn raids on March 23, breaking down the door of Farah Louis' home while she was still sleeping, according to her mother. The agents seized cellphones and other electronics from both sisters' homes."
"The investigation centers on whether Farah Louis and her sister accepted kickbacks in exchange for steering city funds to BHRAGS Home Care, a homeless shelter provider now facing bribery and fraud charges."
"Vesta Louis, the sisters' mother, expressed concern for their safety, stating, 'They're scared to stay home,' following the aggressive nature of the federal agents' entry into their homes."
Federal agents raided the homes of New York City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister, seizing cellphones and breaking down a door. The March 23 raids are linked to a federal investigation into bribery and fraud involving a city homeless shelter provider. Prosecutors are investigating whether the Louis sisters accepted kickbacks for directing city funds to the provider. Although the sisters and a lobbyist are under scrutiny, they have not been accused of any wrongdoing. The raids suggest that investigators believe the sisters may possess evidence of misconduct.
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