FBI Raids Homes of NYC Officials Including Sheena Wright, Philip Banks, and Police Commissioner

Sep 5, 2024, 06:32 PM

Federal agents conducted raids on the homes of several top officials in New York City, including two deputy mayors, Sheena Wright and Philip Banks, as well as NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and Tim Pearson. The raids, which took place early Wednesday morning, are part of an ongoing federal investigation. Sources indicate that the investigation may involve Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign fundraising and potential collusion with foreign interests, including the Turkish government. However, some reports suggest the searches are unrelated to the federal corruption inquiry focused on the mayor. The FBI also confiscated cell phones from Commissioner Caban and other NYPD officials. Terence Banks, a former MTA official and current lobbyist, was also targeted.