Indian-Origin Man Arrested In New York For Stealing $50,000

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<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>A 39-year-old Indian-origin man, Mehul Goswami, has been arrested in New York for allegedly stealing over $50,000 (approximately </span><span class=”cf0″>₹</span><span class=”cf0″>44 lakh) in state funds while working two full-time jobs simultaneously. According to officials, Goswami, who served as a remote employee with the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), was also employed full-time with another company in Malta during the same period.</span></p>
<h2 class=”pf0″><strong><span class=”cf0″>Arrest and Charges</span></strong></h2>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Following a detailed investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Goswami was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a Class C felony that carries a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years. He was taken into custody on October 15.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Authorities allege that Goswami&rsquo;s dual employment violated state ethics and labor regulations and led to the misuse of taxpayer money. Under New York&rsquo;s updated bail law, his charges do not qualify for release on bail.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Condemning the alleged misconduct, Inspector General Lucy Lang said, &ldquo;Public employees are entrusted with the responsibility to serve with integrity, and Mr Goswami’s alleged conduct represents a serious breach of that trust.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>She further added, &ldquo;Working a second, full-time job while claiming to be working for the State is an abuse of public resources, including taxpayer dollars.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Lang praised the partnership between her office and law enforcement agencies, noting, &ldquo;We truly value the relationships we have with our law enforcement partners. This is a perfect example of the power of collaboration, and we look forward to this case’s successful resolution in court.&rdquo;</span></p>
<h2 class=”pf0″><strong><span class=”cf0″>Background and Investigation</span></strong></h2>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>The investigation was jointly conducted by the Saratoga County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office and the New York State Inspector General&rsquo;s Office. Goswami was listed as a project coordinator for the state, earning $117,891 in 2024, according to </span><span class=”cf0″>SeethroughNY</span><span class=”cf0″>, a public database that tracks government salaries.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>The case highlights ongoing efforts by New York authorities to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct among public employees.</span></p>
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