A New York City building inspector has been charged with accepting a bribe from a construction company in exchange for not issuing a fine in connection with a stop work order.
The inspector allegedly accepted $1,200 in cash from the construction company and in return ensured the Department of Buildings (DOB) would not issue a $25,000 fine to the company. The alleged payment was made at a bakery and recorded under the supervision of federal law enforcement agents, according to the DOB.
The inspector has been released on a $150,000 bond.
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