"Farah Louis was responsible for directing over $450,000 in city funds to BHRAGS Home Care Corp., making her the nonprofit's most consistent benefactor on the Council. The funds were allocated every year from fiscal year 2021 through fiscal year 2025, totaling more than $500,000 in discretionary funds directed to the organization."
"Federal agents raided the homes of Farah Louis and her sister, seizing cellphones and breaking down a door. This was part of an investigation that led to the indictment of BHRAGS Executive Director Roberto Samedy and former board Chair Jean Ronald Tirelus for embezzling over $1.3 million from the nonprofit."
"Prosecutors are examining the potential roles of the Louis sisters in securing contracts for a BHRAGS-linked security firm, with allegations of bribes or kickbacks being investigated. A spokesperson for Farah Louis did not respond to requests for comment."
Farah Louis, a New York City Councilmember, allocated more than $450,000 to BHRAGS Home Care Corp. over five years. This funding was directed through the City Council speaker's office, with Louis being the primary benefactor. Federal authorities are investigating BHRAGS, which operates homeless shelters, and have conducted raids on Louis' home. Although neither Louis nor her sister has been formally accused, prosecutors are examining their potential involvement in securing contracts for a BHRAGS-linked security firm in exchange for bribes.
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