Former Adams Aide Arrested on Federal Bribery, Extortion and Fraud Charges
Federal prosecutors charged Anthony Herbert, a former Adams aide, with bribery, extortion and fraud over alleged kickbacks tied to housing contracts and low-income burial assistance.
Overview
Anthony Herbert, a former Eric Adams aide, was arrested and arraigned on federal charges including bribery, extortion, wire fraud, and PPP loan fraud in the Southern District of New York.
Prosecutors allege Herbert accepted $11,000 to steer security contracts at NYCHA developments and a $5,000 kickback for directing burial assistance to a specific funeral home.
The indictment also accuses Herbert of submitting a fraudulent $20,418 PPP loan application for a sham baked goods business and filing false financial disclosures to conceal payments.
Herbert's arrest follows convictions and indictments of other Adams administration figures, including Mohamed Bahi and Ingrid Lewis-Martin, extending scrutiny of the mayor's former administration.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton called the alleged conduct 'pay-to-play,' and Herbert pleaded not guilty; he received a recognizance bond and is due back in federal court on Jan. 30.
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