70 NYCHA workers busted in bribe-and-extortion scheme
in Justice Department history include a father who boasted about lavish globetrotting vacations, an administrator named a “hero” by his local project, a superintendent selected to partake in a “leadership academy” — and even an employee once suspended for appearing naked in bed with a woman during a staff video call.
“Instead of acting in the interests of NYCHA residents, the City of New York or taxpayers, the 70 defendants charged today allegedly used their jobs at NYCHA to line their own pockets,” said US Attorney Damien Williams.Dwarka Rupnarain enjoys a champagne toast with his family. He allegedly took over $80,000 in bribes.
Just over a year ago, the 34-year-old was selected to participate in NYCHA’s Coaching and Mentorship Leadership Academy — a 16-week program aimed at enhancing “leadership and management skills through mentorship.” Nymiah Branch allegedly took about $3,000 in bribes from $22,000 worth of contracts while working as a superintendent at two Brooklyn housing projects between 2018 and 2019, prosecutors alleged.
Moments later Tolozano revealed himself, apparently stark naked as his co-workers cried, “Oh my god!,” and “No!” In 2022, the 54-year-old was suspended for 15 days after she admitted to approving the timesheets of her domestic partner, who worked maintenance at properties under her supervision, without authorization.
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