"Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations of bribery involving New York City Council member Farah Louis and her sister, Debbie Louis, who is an aide to Governor Kathy Hochul. The investigation centers on whether they received benefits in exchange for steering taxpayer funds to a Brooklyn migrant shelter provider."
"The Brooklyn-based service provider, BHRAGS Home Care Inc., has received over $200 million in contracts from the city to operate an emergency migrant shelter, which was established in response to a significant influx of migrants and asylum seekers."
"Federal authorities are also seeking records of communications and money transfers between the trio and Edouardo St. Fort, a former NYPD sergeant whose security company received a $3 million contract from the Department of Homeless Services."
Federal prosecutors are investigating Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis for alleged bribery involving taxpayer funds for a Brooklyn migrant shelter. The investigation includes Brooklyn Democratic Party Chairman Edu Hermelyn. Authorities are examining whether they received benefits in exchange for actions favoring BHRAGS Home Care Inc., which has received over $200 million in city contracts. Records of money transfers and communications with former NYPD sergeant Edouardo St. Fort, whose security company received a $3 million contract, are also being sought. Debbie Louis has been placed on leave amid the investigation.
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