Sam Antar, the former CFO of the notorious “Crazy Eddie” electronics chain and a convicted fraudster turned forensic accountant, claims he independently uncovered mortgage discrepancies involving New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Antar stated that his personal investigation led to the findings that triggered a federal criminal referral, insisting the issue is not politically motivated. According to Antar, James allegedly misrepresented a Virginia property as her primary residence in 2023 and incorrectly reported the number of units tied to a Brooklyn property she owns. He asserted that these details were publicly posted on his website weeks before the Federal Housing Finance Agency referred the matter to the Department of Justice.
Attorney General Letitia James has denied any wrongdoing, suggesting the allegations are politically charged retaliation tied to her high-profile civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump. Her attorney, Abbe Lowell, contends that any inconsistencies were simple clerical errors and that the properties were correctly disclosed in official filings.
The Department of Justice is currently reviewing the referral and has not yet determined whether a formal investigation will proceed.