FBI Agents Seize Electronic Devices from NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Electronic devices belonging to New York City Mayor Eric Adams were seized by FBI agents earlier this week, according to the New York Times. This comes just days after a raid on the home of his chief campaign fundraiser. The seizure is part of an ongoing investigation into whether Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign conspired with a Brooklyn construction company and the Turkish government to funnel foreign money into the campaign through a straw donor scheme.
The FBI has declined to comment on the reports of the seizure, and Adams’ office has not responded to requests for comment. However, it has been reported that the devices, including at least two cellphones and an iPad, were returned to the mayor within a few days.
The investigation has also targeted other associates of Adams in recent months. In July, six individuals were indicted for allegedly using a straw donor scheme to illegally generate public matching funds for Adams’ election campaign. However, Adams himself was not accused of any wrongdoing and has maintained that he and his campaign team had no knowledge or involvement in the alleged scheme.
Brianna Suggs, Adams’ chief election campaign fundraiser, had her home searched by FBI agents on November 2 and was questioned by public corruption investigators. Suggs has been working for Adams since 2017 and her consulting firm, Suggs Solutions, has been paid approximately $98,000 by Adams’ 2025 election campaign, according to public records.
In addition to her role in the campaign, Suggs has also been paid to lobby Adams’ administration on behalf of a Manhattan property owner seeking an extension on his lease. This dual role has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Adams, a Democrat, had traveled to Washington on November 2 for meetings with U.S. government officials regarding the city’s shelter crisis for asylum seekers and recently arrived migrants. However, he abruptly canceled those meetings and returned to New York upon learning of the campaign-related issue.
The investigation into Adams’ campaign activities continues, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
(Reporting by Julia Harte in New York and Jasper Ward in Washington; editing by Diane Craft)
