NJ Councilman Permanently Banned From Office For Role In Mob-Associated Gambling Ring: AG

A Prospect Park councilman has pleaded guilty to racketeering, money laundering, and official misconduct for his role in a Lucchese crime family-linked gambling ring that generated over $900,000 between 2017 and 2023. In a creative twist on campaign finance, Anand Shah allegedly let people pay off their gambling debts by donating to his political campaigns instead. He faces up to 10 years in prison and is permanently banned from holding public office.