Federal agents have ordered the NYPD to preserve electronic files as part of a widening corruption investigation targeting Police Commissioner Edward Caban’s twin brother, James Caban.
The probe centers on allegations that James Caban used his consultancy business to offer security services to New York City nightclubs, promising influence within the NYPD in exchange for financial gain.
The federal order, delivered to the NYPD’s legal bureau, aims to ensure that no electronic evidence is destroyed during the investigation. Police sources say investigators suspect that key evidence could be stored on department servers and hard drives.
The probe is being led by the Southern District of New York and has already led to the confiscation of phones from top NYPD officials.
The IRS has joined the investigation, examining whether financial transactions between Caban’s company and nightclub owners involved illicit payments. Federal agents recently raided the homes of Edward and James Caban, along with other city officials tied to the Adams administration.
The NYPD has confirmed its full cooperation with the investigation, but some officials are concerned about the impact on officer morale, particularly given the department’s past struggles with mental health issues.
