The FBI carried out a search Thursday at the Bronx home of Winnie Greco, the director of Asian affairs for New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The search at Greco’s home follows a search in November at the Brooklyn home of Brianna Suggs, a campaign consultant and top fundraiser for the mayor. The FBI also seized electronic devices belonging to Adams days later.
Federal authorities have been investigating the mayor’s fundraising, ABC previously reported. The investigation involves a construction company, KSK Construction Group, based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, sources told ABC News. KSK donated about $14,000 to Adams’ 2021 campaign.
Greco has also been under investigation by the city’s Department of Investigation over her government job, which is a referral from Mayor Adams.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at City Hall, Dec. 12, 2023, in New York.
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The FBI declined to comment on the search Thursday.
A spokesman for the mayor said city hall had not been contacted by any law enforcement agency regarding today’s search.
“Our administration will always follow the law, and we always expect all our employees to adhere to the strictest ethical guidelines,” the spokesman said. “As we have repeatedly said, we don’t comment on matters that are under review, but will fully cooperate with any review underway. The mayor has not been accused of any wrongdoing.”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently conducted a search at the residence of a high-ranking aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, sending shockwaves through the political landscape of the city. The aide, whose name has not been disclosed to the public, is said to be a close confidante of the mayor and has been instrumental in shaping his policies and initiatives since taking office earlier this year.
The search, which took place in the early hours of the morning, was part of an ongoing investigation by the FBI into potential corruption and misconduct within the mayor’s administration. While details of the investigation remain scarce, sources close to the case have indicated that it may involve allegations of bribery, kickbacks, or other forms of illicit activity.
Mayor Adams, who was elected on a platform of transparency and accountability, has vowed to cooperate fully with the FBI’s investigation and has pledged to root out any corruption within his administration. In a statement released shortly after news of the search broke, the mayor expressed his shock and disappointment at the allegations against his aide, whom he described as a trusted member of his team.
The search at the aide’s residence has raised questions about the integrity of Mayor Adams’ administration and has cast a shadow over his early tenure in office. Critics have seized on the incident as evidence of a lack of oversight and accountability within the mayor’s inner circle, while supporters have urged patience and caution until more information about the investigation comes to light.
In the meantime, the FBI’s search at the aide’s residence serves as a stark reminder of the potential pitfalls of political power and influence. As public officials continue to grapple with issues of corruption and misconduct, it is essential that they remain vigilant in upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Only by holding themselves accountable to the public can they hope to regain the trust and confidence of those they serve.
