The Daily Dirt: Is corruption alive and well in New York?
PUBLISHED Saturday, April 4, 2026 · lilah burke
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- ⬤ FBI indicts former NYC Department of Buildings supervisor Jake Udeh on bribery charges related to construction approvals.
- ⬤ Allegations suggest $75,000 in bribes paid to Udeh by Hwang's Construction Management Corporation owner Jih Yeuan 'Mike' Hwang.
- ⬤ Prosecutors say more than 250 construction approvals influenced by Udeh from 2021 to 2025.
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