Investigation launched into $162,000 in matching funds received by Queens Democrat Dao Yin following New York Times report.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn are currently conducting a criminal investigation into Dao Yin, a recent New York State Assembly candidate. The investigation revolves around suspicions that Yin may have engaged in fraudulent activities by using fake donors and forged signatures to manipulate the amount of matching funds he received. This scheme allowed Yin to obtain over $162,000 in taxpayer money through a program aimed at increasing the impact of small-money donors and diminishing the influence of large financial contributions in state campaigns.
The New York Times initially reported on this questionable behavior, revealing that many individuals listed as cash contributors by Yin denied making any donations. Additionally, these individuals claimed that their signatures were forged on the contribution cards submitted by Yin to the state. Numerous donors have been contacted by the FBI for questioning as potential witnesses in the case. Asif Alli, one of the individuals whose name appeared on Yin’s campaign report without his consent, expressed concern over the situation, stating that Yin’s actions amount to defrauding the public and stealing people’s identities.
When approached for comment at his residence in Queens, Yin declined to speak and threatened to involve law enforcement after a reporter made inquiries.
Source: The NY Times
