Two former high-ranking officials of the New York City Fire Department, Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco, were indicted by federal prosecutors for accepting over $190,000 in bribes to expedite fire safety reviews.

The indictment comes amid increased scrutiny of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, following the resignation of Police Commissioner Edward Caban due to a federal investigation into nightclub enforcement.

Saccavino and Cordasco, who previously oversaw the Bureau of Fire Prevention, allegedly took bribes in exchange for prioritizing inspections for businesses connected to a retired firefighter’s “expediting” service.

Both chiefs have since retired and face multiple charges, including conspiracy and making false statements to federal agents, NBC News has reported.

The investigation into corruption within the Adams administration continues, with recent scrutiny of top officials, although the mayor maintains he has not been implicated in any wrongdoing.

Written by B.C. Begley