Feds Drop Charges Against Brian Benjamin Amid $21 Million Investment Fraud and $128 Million Florida Case

Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against former New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin, concluding a corruption case that was impacted by the death of a key real estate developer. The developer was linked to a broader investigation involving illicit profits from corrupt dealings with the Venezuelan government. This case is part of ongoing scrutiny over financial misconduct in the Miami real estate market, where a businessman, who died in 2023, was accused of laundering millions. Additionally, two new names have emerged in connection with a $21 million investment fraud scheme, following the guilty pleas of four Canadians. In a related development, an Ontario man has been charged in a separate $128 million fraud case in Florida, further highlighting the complexities of financial crime investigations in the region.