Mayor Eric Adams is accused of federal fraud and bribery charges in a 57-page federal indictment unsealed Thursday morning.

A federal grand jury indicted him on five counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national and bribery.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is prosecuting the case. Prosecutors say Adams sought illegal contributions from foreign nationals during his 2021 mayoral campaign and provided favors in exchange. They say the alleged bribery scheme continued after Adams was elected and has continued into his 2025 campaign.

Adams is the first sitting mayor to be charged with a crime in modern New York City history. His indictment comes almost a year after FBI agents raided the home of campaign fundraiser Brianna Suggs, then confronted the mayor near NYU’s campus and seized his electronic devices.

In recent weeks, federal officials have also searched the homes of various members of Adams’ inner circle, including First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Schools Chancellor David Banks, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks. Others have been subpoenaed.

Before any public announcement of the specific charges against him, Adams said in a video statement Wednesday night that any allegations would be “entirely false, based on lies.”

“I will fight these injustices with every ounce of my strength and my spirit,” he said.

The mayor’s office and Adams’ attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment.