Former CEO Of NYC Non-Profit Sentenced To Prison For Honest Services Fraud
Victor Rivera, former CEO of Bronx Parent Housing Network, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiring to commit honest services fraud by accepting bribes and kickbacks from contractors between 2013 and 2020, enriching himself with hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit gains.
Victor Rivera, former CEO of the New York City non-profit Bronx Parent Housing Network (BPHN), was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiring to commit honest services fraud by soliciting and accepting bribes and kickbacks from contractors. Between 2013 and 2020, he abused his control over millions of dollars in public funds—used for housing, security, food, and construction—to enrich himself and his relatives, illicitly gaining hundreds of thousands of dollars. In addition to his prison term, Rivera was ordered to forfeit $1,249,158.93, pay $902,269.23 in restitution to BPHN, and serve two years of supervised release.
Victor Rivera, former President and CEO of Bronx Parent Housing Network (BPHN), was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiring to commit honest services fraud by accepting bribes and kickbacks from contractors between 2013 and 2020. BPHN, a non-profit providing soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and affordable housing, received millions in public funds annually for real estate, security, cleaning, construction, and food services, which Rivera exploited for personal gain. He enriched himself and his relatives with hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit proceeds by manipulating contracts and steering business to favored vendors. In addition to his prison term, Rivera was ordered to forfeit $1,249,158.93 and pay $902,269.23 in restitution to BPHN, along with two years of supervised release. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York prosecuted the case, crediting investigative work by the DOJ, New York Department of Investigation, and IRS. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams condemned Rivera’s betrayal of public trust, emphasizing that he abused his position meant to serve vulnerable communities. The case was handled by the Office’s Money Laundering and Transnational Criminal Enterprises Unit, underscoring the systemic nature of the financial misconduct.
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- Victor Rivera sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiring to commit honest services fraud
- Victor Rivera was President and CEO of Bronx Parent Housing Network (BPHN)
- Victor Rivera engaged in scheme from 2013 to 2020
- Victor Rivera accepted bribes and kickbacks from BPHN contractors
- Victor Rivera received illicit gains of hundreds of thousands of dollars
- Victor Rivera ordered to forfeit $1,249,158.93
- Victor Rivera ordered to pay restitution to BPHN $902,269.23
- Victor Rivera sentenced to two years of supervised release
- Bronx Parent Housing Network operated soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and affordable-housing facilities in New York City
- Damian Williams announced sentencing of Victor Rivera
- Judge Sidney H. Stein sentenced Victor Rivera
Press Release Former CEO Of NYC Non-Profit Sentenced To Prison For Honest Services Fraud Monday, May 23, 2022 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that VICTOR RIVERA was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for conspiring to commit honest services fraud. RIVERA, who used to lead Bronx Parent Housing Network (“BPHN”), a non-profit organization that operated soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and affordable-housing facilities in New York City, schemed to enrich himself through bribes and kickbacks from BPHN’s contractors. RIVERA was sentenced by United States District Judge Sidney H. Stein. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Victor Rivera abused his position of authority at a non-profit established to help the most vulnerable in order to line his own pockets. For this egregious violation of trust, he is now sentenced to prison.” According to allegations in the Information, other court filings, and statements made in court: RIVERA was the President and Chief Executive Officer of BPHN, which annually spent millions of dollars in public funds on real estate, security, cleaning, construction, and food expenses, among other costs related to the housing and social services BPHN provided. From at least in or about 2013 until in or about 2020, RIVERA engaged in a scheme to enrich himself and his relatives by soliciting and accepting bribes and kickbacks from contractors doing work related to or for BPHN. The scheme yielded RIVERA hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit gains. * * * In addition to his prison sentence, RIVERA, 62, of Stony Point, New York, was sentenced to two years of supervised release. RIVERA was also ordered to forfeit $1,249,158.93, and to pay BPHN $902,269.23 in restitution. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the Special Agents of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the New York Department of Investigation. Mr. Williams also thanked the Internal Revenue Service for its assistance. This case is being handled by the Office’s Money Laundering and Transnational Criminal Enterprises Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys David Abramowicz and Tara La Morte are in charge of the prosecution. Contact Nicholas Biase Victoria Bosah (212) 637-2600 Updated May 23, 2022 Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 22-170
Press Release Former CEO Of NYC Non-Profit Sentenced To Prison For Honest Services Fraud Monday, May 23, 2022 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that VICTOR RIVERA was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for conspiring to commit honest services fraud. RIVERA, who used to lead Bronx Parent Housing Network (“BPHN”), a non-profit organization that operated soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and affordable-housing facilities in New York City, schemed to enrich himself through bribes and kickbacks from BPHN’s contractors. RIVERA was sentenced by United States District Judge Sidney H. Stein. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Victor Rivera abused his position of authority at a non-profit established to help the most vulnerable in order to line his own pockets. For this egregious violation of trust, he is now sentenced to prison.” According to allegations in the Information, other court filings, and statements made in court: RIVERA was the President and Chief Executive Officer of BPHN, which annually spent millions of dollars in public funds on real estate, security, cleaning, construction, and food expenses, among other costs related to the housing and social services BPHN provided. From at least in or about 2013 until in or about 2020, RIVERA engaged in a scheme to enrich himself and his relatives by soliciting and accepting bribes and kickbacks from contractors doing work related to or for BPHN. The scheme yielded RIVERA hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit gains. * * * In addition to his prison sentence, RIVERA, 62, of Stony Point, New York, was sentenced to two years of supervised release. RIVERA was also ordered to forfeit $1,249,158.93, and to pay BPHN $902,269.23 in restitution. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the Special Agents of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the New York Department of Investigation. Mr. Williams also thanked the Internal Revenue Service for its assistance. This case is being handled by the Office’s Money Laundering and Transnational Criminal Enterprises Unit. Assistant United States Attorneys David Abramowicz and Tara La Morte are in charge of the prosecution. Contact Nicholas Biase Victoria Bosah (212) 637-2600 Updated May 23, 2022 Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 22-170