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Key architect of Eric Adams straw donor scheme pleads guilty to larceny

Shamsuddin Riza admitted guilt in aiding a straw donor scheme to fund Mayor Adams' campaign for political favors.
Riza, the fourth defendant to plead guilty, was charged by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
Riza's plea to one felony count included attempts to secure public funds for Adams through fraudulent donations.
Riza hoped the donations would benefit his construction firm with city contracts under Mayor Adams.
Judge Althea Drysdale plans to sentence Riza to three years probation next month.

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The Hill

Key architect of Eric Adams straw donor scheme pleads guilty to larceny

A key architect of a straw donor scheme to help get New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) elected pleaded guilty to larceny Thursday. Shamsuddin Riza, who owns a construction company, pleaded guilty to conspiring to make illegal campaign donations, according to court records. He was charged alongside five others last year in a scheme…

14 days ago·Washington, United States

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NY Daily News

Key player in Adams campaign straw donor scheme pleads guilty

Prosecutors said Riza facilitated the donations in hopes it would put his firm, United Construction Brothers Services, in line for lucrative city contracts once Adams became mayor.

14 days ago·New York, United States

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