New York,

Investigation continues against former sergeant of New York Police Department and president of Law Enforcement Union, Edward Mullins. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided for him on two different locations, at his home and the union’s headquarters in Manhattan. FBI seized all records and important documents. Mullins accused of misusing union funds for personal use.

According to the public prosecutor, Mullins paid for his personal and lavish lifestyle expenses through union receipts from union funds.

Prosecutors allege that Mullins paid through union funds very expensive restaurant bills, jewelry, household items, clothing and even the tuition fees of relatives’ children with his personal credit card. Recorded expenses in Union Fund without any receipt.

Edward Mullins resigned from union president post following an FBI raid in October last year, after which the New York Police Department withdrew his pistol and badge from Mullins.

According to the public prosecutor, Mullins could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Forty years ago, Edward Mullins joined the New York Police in 1982, rose to the rank of Sergeant in 1993, and was elected President of the Union in 2002. Under his leadership the union mobilized for a pay rise resultant a 40% increase in salaries.

This post was originally published on VOSA.