A former NYC buildings commissioner was indicted of accepting over $150,000 in bribes and illegally using his influence.
Former NYC Buildings Commissioner Indicted After Accepting More Than $150,000 in Bribes and Use His Influence on Illegal Actions
A former NYC buildings commissioner named Eric Ulrich was indicted in a bribery and corruption scandal after accepting more than $150,000 in bribes and using his influence and power as the NYC buildings commissioner on illegal actions in the city.
According to a report published in The Real Deal, the NYC buildings commissioner also accepted bribes for expensive things aside from the money he got, wherein the NYC buildings commissioner had clients from high positions who wanted some changes in the city or their businesses.
During the bribery scandal investigation, the NYC buildings commissioner resigned after authorities got his phones, where the secret recordings were found, proving the wrongdoings of the NYC buildings commissioner and others involved.
Former NYC Buildings Commissioner Faces Multiple Charges After Accepting Thousands in Bribes
Following his arrest, the former NYC buildings commissioner faced multiple charges after taking thousands of dollars while still denying his involvement in the bribery scheme, The City reported.
Aside from the NYC buildings commissioner, six other people were charged, including a real estate developer, an expediter, and three others who were accused of being involved in the scandal for years.