The investigative Department of new York (DOI), together with the Prosecutor’s office in Brooklyn opened three criminal scheme, involving more than ten real estate owners, developers and building inspectors.
According to the indictments, two inspectors for the construction of 55-year-old Hiram Beza and 53-year-old Dean Malzak «blind eye» to violations at construction sites in Brooklyn and Queens. In return they received cash bribes and «gifts». For example, Beza received a new kitchen and driveway to the house.
«People who participate in these schemes, don’t just ignore the rule of law, they jeopardize the well-being of residents and visitors to Brooklyn,» said Eric Gonzalez, the Prosecutor of the borough of Brooklyn.
In addition, as reported АВС7, 60-year-old Alex Kogan, certified by an independent specialist asbestos received from one to 3.5 thousand dollars for their reports. But, say the investigators, Kogan’ve never even been on a construction site and did not know whether there is asbestos (a recognized carcinogen).
Uncovered law enforcement officers and a third fraudulent scheme. Licensed master plumber Henry Samuels sold his license a work without the necessary qualifications for the sum from one to two thousand dollars.
«Falsification and fraud in this case, as the construction has had serious consequences,» said DOI Commissioner mark Peters.
According to Peters, fortunately, despite the damage, there were no incidents and none of the residents or workers were injured.
