In the latest episode of a crackdown by federal and local prosecutors on a $15-million bribery scheme related to major interiors work in Manhattan for Bloomberg LLP, the former director of global construction for the media giant was sentenced to 38 months in prison for evading taxes on $1.45 million in illegal payments, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Audrey Strauss said on Jan. 19.
Prosecutors allege that Anthony Guzzone, 51, was involved in a multiplayer bribery and bid-rigging scheme, colluding with subcontractors and former Turner Construction managers for construction work. Turner had completed projects for Bloomberg.