"Edouardo St. Fort was arrested in Massachusetts on Tuesday, court records show. His bribery case, filed in Brooklyn federal court, charges St. Fort with conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, violation of the travel act and federal program bribery."
"According to St. Fort's arrest warrant, he is under indictment on charges of conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, bribery involving programs receiving federal funds, and violating a law prohibiting interstate travel for unlawful activities."
"According to city records, the city agreed to pay Fort NYC Security more than $7 million to provide security services from 2023 to 2027, including at a Bronx hotel used as a homeless shelter."
Edouardo St. Fort, a retired NYPD sergeant, has been indicted on bribery charges related to a corruption investigation involving a New York City Council member and a governor's aide. His company, Fort NYC Security, provided security to migrant shelters and was awarded over $7 million in contracts. The indictment includes conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States and violations of federal bribery laws. The investigation also examines potential bribes accepted by City Council member Farah Louis and her sister, Debbie Louis, who has been placed on leave.
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