Businessman in NYC Mayor Adams Criminal Case to Plead Guilty (1)

A Turkish-born businessman tied to the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to plead guilty to an illegal campaign contribution charge, federal prosecutors disclosed in a court filing.

Erdan Arkan, who was previously identified only as “Businessman-5” in the indictment against Adams, will be charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud through the collection of straw-man campaign contributions, according to a letter filed Monday to two judges involved in the case.

“Arkan has indicated that he wishes to plead guilty,” prosecutors said in the letter.

Arkan would be the latest defendant to plead guilty to ...