NEW YORK, USA — The candidacy of far-left politician Zohran
Mamdani, considered until a couple of days ago one of the frontrunners for
mayor of New York City, is now tarnished by two criminal complaints that could
jeopardize his campaign.
On Tuesday, a campaign finance watchdog filed formal charges
against him, alleging that the politician received contributions from foreign
sources, a practice prohibited by both federal and state law.
The complaints were filed by the Coolidge Reagan Foundation
with the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice and the Manhattan
District Attorney's Office, headed by Alvin Bragg. They request an
investigation into possible violations of the Federal Campaign Finance Act and
the New York State Election Code.
According to the reporting organization, the irregularities
detected could imply that Mamdani's campaign accepted contributions from
individuals without legal status or residency in the United States, which would
constitute a serious violation of campaign finance regulations.
So far, neither the candidate nor his campaign team has
issued public comments on the allegations. However, local analysts warn that
this episode could affect the political momentum Mamdani had gained in recent
weeks in the race for mayor of New York City.
If the allegations are confirmed, the case could open a new
chapter in the scrutiny of transparency and electoral ethics in one of the most
influential cities in the country.