FBI raids two homes owned by top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents searched two properties owned by a top adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday morning.

An FBI spokesperson confirmed that agents carried out early-morning raids at two Bronx addresses, which records show are owned by Winnie Greco, a former fundraiser to Adams who now serves as a special advisor of Asian Affairs.

The purpose of the investigation was not immediately clear. It comes as Adams and several members of his inner circle are facing federal scrutiny by Manhattan prosecutors related political fundraising during his 2021 campaign.

A person with knowledge of the investigation said it was being overseen by the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn, and was separate from the criminal inquiry being conducted by federal prosecutors in Manhattan. The person wasn’t authorized to disclose information publicly about the investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.

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Neighbors of Greco’s said federal agents began