"Federal authorities have arrested four people in connection with an investigation into a Brooklyn nonprofit that received lucrative city contracts to open homeless shelters in New York City. Investigators are also examining whether City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis accepted bribes or kickbacks related to the appropriation of city funds to the nonprofit."
"The nonprofit, BHRAGS Home Care Corp., has received around $200 million in city contracts to operate homeless shelters since 2022, including some emergency facilities that were opened in response to an influx of migrants. Among those arrested Tuesday were BHRAGS President Jean Ronald Tirelus and its executive director, Roberto Samedy."
"According to St. Fort's arrest warrant, he is under indictment on charges of conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, bribery involving programs receiving federal funds, and violating a law prohibiting interstate travel for unlawful activities. A fourth vendor, Miguel Jorge, was in custody Tuesday."
Four individuals were arrested in connection with a Brooklyn nonprofit, BHRAGS Home Care Corp., which received approximately $200 million in city contracts for homeless shelters. Investigators are probing potential bribery involving City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis. The arrested include BHRAGS President Jean Ronald Tirelus, Executive Director Roberto Samedy, retired police sergeant Edouardo St. Fort, and vendor Miguel Jorge. St. Fort faces serious charges, including conspiracy and bribery related to federal funds. Debbie Louis has been placed on leave amid the investigation.
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