Francesco Ginestri, Bribery, New York 2021

A New York City Department of Buildings Inspector has been charged in a Queens bribery scheme. Francesco Ginestri, 36, was arrested this morning and released on a $150,000 bond.

According to the complaint, Ginestri solicited a $1,200 cash bribe from an employee of the construction company in exchange for his agreement to ensure that DOB would not issue a $25,000 fine to the company. The meeting was recorded under the supervision of federal law enforcement agents.

The charge in the complaint is an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum sentence of five years’ imprisonment.

The government’s case is being handled by the Office’s Public Integrity Section. Assistant United States Attorneys Tanya Hajjar and Alicia N. Washington are in charge of the prosecution.

Mr. DuCharme thanked the Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, and the New York City Department of Investigation, for their exemplary work on the case.

The crime took place on July 31, 2020, in Flushing, New York. The defendant’s name is Francesco Ginestri, and his charges are solicitation and receipt of a bribe.

Defendant: FRANCESCO GINESTRI

City and State: Queens, New York

Exact Date of Crime: July 31, 2020

Criminal Charges: Solicitation and receipt of a bribe

Maximum Sentence: Five years’ imprisonment

Release on Bond: $150,000

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