The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York are investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams over whether he accepted free upgrades from Turkish Airlines on his many trips — personal and official — to Turkey, The New York Times reported Friday.

It’s the latest development in a broader investigation into Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign fundraising efforts, a corruption probe that saw Adams’ house — and several others — raided by federal agents in November. Adams also had his phones and iPad seized by FBI agents.

The broader probe centers on whether the Turkish government funneled foreign money into Adams’ mayoral campaign and if, in return, Adams pressured the New York City Fire Department to approve Turkey’s high-rise consulate despite safety concerns in 2021, the Times reported.

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