New York Prosecutors allege Mohamed Bahi obstructed the federal investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign's fundraising.
Mohamed Bahi, a former Senior Liaison in the Community Affairs Unit, is charged with witness tampering and destruction of records, each of which is punishable by up to 20 years in prisonA former New York City official, who until Monday worked in the Adams administration, has been arrested and charged with witness tampering and obstruction of justice, according to federal prosecutors.
Bahi is also accused of ordering"third parties" to lie to federal agents and did so after meeting with"OFFICIAL-1," Adams, according to the complaint."As alleged, Mohamed Bahi obstructed a federal criminal investigation by instructing witnesses to lie and then destroying evidence," U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a statement.
Bahi is charged with witness tampering and destruction of records, each of which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, according to prosecutors.from his role Monday as Senior Liaison in the Community Affairs Unit. No reason was given for his departure but in a statement at the time, a City Hall spokesperson sent a statement thanking Bahi for his service.
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