Two former chiefs of the New York City Fire Department's Bureau of Fire Prevention were arrested for allegedly accepting bribes to fast-track fire safety approvals and inspections.
Two former New York City Fire Department chiefs were arrested in connection to "a pay-to-play bribery scheme," according to a newly unsealed indictment.Bureau of Fire Prevention , were charged with bribery, corruption, and making false statements.
“As alleged, Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco abused their authority as chiefs of the FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention to line their pockets in a pay-to-play bribery scheme,""By allegedly selling priority access to the BFP’s services, which are vital to preventing New York City businesses and homes from fire-related incidents, Saccavino and Cordasco undermined the public trust and put their own greed above the interests of the taxpayers they swore to serve.
"Every member of the FDNY takes a sworn oath to conduct themselves honestly and ethically. Anything less will not be tolerated. The department will fully cooperate with an ongoing investigation. Keeping New Yorkers safe remains our top priority," Tucker said."misused their authority for their private financial gain" by soliciting and accepting bribes involving 30 separate projects across the city from 2021 to 2023.
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