The federal corruption probe into Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign fundraising has taken a significant turn as a grand jury is now reviewing evidence in the case. This development is likely for the purpose of issuing subpoenas related to the investigation. Sources connected to the investigation have also revealed that a person linked to the mayor recently received a subpoena. The US Attorney’s office in Manhattan has declined to comment on the matter.
Despite the grand jury involvement in the federal investigation, a spokesperson for Adams did not confirm nor deny the development. The spokesperson reiterated City Hall’s commitment to fully cooperating with the review process. It was emphasized that individuals connected to the campaign have been made available to discuss any relevant details to ensure a just and timely conclusion to the probe. This suggests that Adams’ team is willing to provide assistance to facilitate the investigation.
According to sources cited by The Post, grand juries commonly convene during high-profile federal probes, such as the one into Adams’ campaign. While federal grand juries have the power to bring indictments, in this case, it appears that the jury’s main purpose is to issue subpoenas related to the investigation. At this point, Adams has not been accused of any wrongdoing, but his campaign has been under scrutiny since November when allegations surfaced regarding illegal money funneling from the Turkish government.
As part of the ongoing investigation, federal agents have raided the homes of at least three individuals associated with Adams, including former Turkish Airlines executive Cenk Ocal and City Hall aide Rana Abbasova. Additionally, Adams’ top campaign fundraiser Brianna Suggs’ home was searched by authorities. The search warrant indicated that investigators were looking for evidence related to the theft of federal funds, wire fraud, as well as conspiracy to commit these offenses. These raids suggest that authorities are actively pursuing leads and gathering evidence to determine the extent of any potential wrongdoing in Adams’ campaign.
