The defendants allegedly extorted contractors in exchange for contracts exceeding US$13 million, relating to over 60 development projects across New York. The suspects demonstrated a high level of skill in securing lucrative under-the-table deals by bribing contractors, as stated in a statement. These individuals are believed to have been demanding approximately 10% to 20% of the contract value (ranging from $500 to $2,000, depending on the contract size) The defendants obtained more than $2 million in corrupt payments, according to the statement.
Source: Written by Lieth Carrillo, 2024-02-10; https://www.occrp.org/en/daily//en/daily/18461-us-charges-70-ny-housing-authority-employees-with-bribery