{"id":2586607,"date":"2026-04-02T16:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-councilwomans-house-raided-in-corruption-investigation\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:06:06","slug":"nyc-councilwomans-house-raided-in-corruption-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-councilwomans-house-raided-in-corruption-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC councilwoman&#8217;s house raided in corruption investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnyc-councilwomans-house-raided-in-corruption-investigation%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2586607&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Federal investigators raided the home of New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis as part of a widening corruption probe tied to the city\u2019s migrant-shelter contracts with the nonprofit Bhrags Home Care. The investigation centers on alleged bribery and improper use of funds, with Bhrags having secured nearly $200 million in contracts from the city\u2019s Department of Homeless Services since 2022.Farah Louis and her sister, Debbie Louis (an aide to Gov.Kathy Hochul), are suspected of accepting bribes to steer city funds to Bhrags. Debbie Louis has been placed on leave from her government role, and Council Speaker Julie Menin said she would evaluate Farah Louis\u2019s committee assignments as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>Four individuals associated with Bhrags were charged in the case, including the nonprofit\u2019s executive director, roberto Samedy, and its former board chairman, Jean Ronald Tirelus. They allegedly embezzled about $1.3 million, including more than $200,000 in kickbacks, in exchange for steering contracts to related businesses and bringing Edouardo St. Fort on as a subvendor to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >provide shelter security<\/a>. St. Fort, who led Fort NYC Security, did not enter a plea. Prosecutors allege that Fort NYC Security is connected to nearly $34 million in city contracts awarded to Bhrags. The investigation has drawn attention from outlets including Politico and The City.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">NYC councilwoman&rsquo;s house raided over corruption scandal linked to migrant shelters<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2548556\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york-city\/\">New York City <\/a>Councilwoman Farah Louis is under increasing scrutiny amid a federal public <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/corruption\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"481\">corruption<\/a> investigation involving the state&rsquo;s homeless shelters for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/policy\/immigration\/\" type=\"category\" id=\"15\">migrants<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, it was revealed that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/political-timing-of-biden-doj-indictment-of-eric-adams-questioned-by-critics-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Political timing of Biden DOJ indictment of Eric Adams que...ioned by critics - Washington Examiner\">federal investigators appeared<\/a> to raid Farah Louis&rsquo;s home last week, days before authorities on Tuesday arrested and charged four other individuals linked to Bhrags Home Care, a nonprofit group the city&rsquo;s Department of Homeless Services has paid nearly $200 million in contracts since 2022. Farah and her sister, Debbie Louis, an aide to Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kathy-hochul\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3278\">Kathy Hochul<\/a> (D-NY), are suspected of accepting bribes in exchange for the appropriation of city funds to Bhrags.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The sisters&rsquo; mother, Vesta Louis, told <em>Politico<\/em> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/04\/02\/feds-raided-homes-of-nyc-councilmember-farah-louis-and-her-sister-mother-says-00855028\">this week<\/a> that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rudy-giuliani-tells-tucker-carlson-that-fbi-didnt-want-hunter-bidens-hard-drives-during-raid\/\" title=\"Rudy Giuliani Tells Tucker Carlson That FBI Didn\u2019t Want Hunter Biden\u2019s Hard Drives During Raid\">federal investigators raided<\/a> both of their homes in simultaneous operations on March 23, confiscating their cellphones and other electronics.&nbsp;She dismisses concerns that her daughters were involved in shady dealings in the city and state government.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;We are a Christian family, we don&rsquo;t deal with monkey business,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;We deal with church and God and our jobs.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Hochul&rsquo;s administration has already placed Debbie Louis on leave from her position as an assistant secretary of intergovernmental affairs amid the investigation. Council Speaker Julie Menin said she needs more information before making changes to Farah Louis&rsquo;s committee assignments, according to the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Based on the information we find out, we&rsquo;ll take appropriate course of action at that time,&rdquo; the speaker said.<\/p>\n<p>Four individuals suspected of nefarious dealings involving Bhrags were charged and arrested on Tuesday in connection with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-video-links-biden-to-ukrainian-corruption-burisma-indictment-reveals-ex-president-yanukovich-illegally-obtained-7-4-billion-laundered-thru-fund-close-to-us-democratic-party\/\" title=\"New Video Links Biden to Ukrainian Corruption \u2013 Burisma Indictment Reveals Ex-President Yanukovich Illegally Obtained .4 Billion Laundered Thru Fund \u201cClose to US Democratic ...y\u201d\">corruption investigation<\/a>, including the company&rsquo;s executive director, Roberto Samedy, and its former board chairman, Jean Ronald Tirelus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/4505240\/glamour-shots-of-noem-and-phones-in-faraday-bags-mullin-takes-on-a-messy-dhs\/\"><strong>GLAMOUR SHOTS OF NOEM AND PHONES IN FARADAY BAGS: MULLIN TAKES ON A MESSY DHS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pair pleaded not guilty to embezzling around $1.3 million from the nonprofit group, including more than $200,000 in kickbacks. Prosecutors said Samedy and Tirelus accepted the bribes from Miguel Jorge and Edouardo St. Fort in exchange for steering multimillion-dollar contracts to their businesses and bringing St. Fort on as a subvendor to provide shelter security. Comptroller&rsquo;s records show Fort NYC Security is a subcontractor on two contracts worth nearly $34 million that the city awarded to Bhrags to manage shelters, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecity.nyc\/2026\/03\/31\/bribery-investigation-city-council-hochul-aid-louis\/\">according to<\/a> local outlet the <em>City<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>  St. Fort, a former New York City police sergeant who ran Fort NYC Security, did not enter a plea on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farah Louis&#8217; home searched amid migrant-shelter probe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3142,"featured_media":2586608,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26089793474232.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[8773,8726,7332,7952],"class_list":["post-2586607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-corruption","tag-councilwoman","tag-nyc","tag-raid"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AP26089793474232.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3142"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2586607"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586607\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2586611,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586607\/revisions\/2586611"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2586608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2586607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2586607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2586607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}