NYC developer allegedly bragged about court scam a day before FBI arrest: ‘Ha ha’
A New York City developer, Sam Sprei, allegedly bragged about manipulating court proceedings just a day before his arrest by the FBI. He claimed to have control over a Brooklyn courthouse and discussed plans to influence judges in his favor. Sprei and a former judge face multiple fraud charges related to a $2 million lawsuit and other civil suits.
- ▪Sam Sprei boasted about controlling a Brooklyn courthouse before his arrest by the FBI.
- ▪He allegedly manipulated court proceedings by getting judges to recuse themselves.
- ▪Sprei and former Brooklyn Judge Edward H. King face charges of wire fraud and are involved in civil lawsuits alleging tens of millions in fraud.
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Metro NYC developer allegedly bragged about court scam a day before FBI arrest: ‘Ha ha’ By Peter Senzamici Published May 17, 2026, 1:42 p.m. ET An accused sleazy loose-lipped developer boasted that he controlled a Brooklyn courthouse — just a day before the feds carted him off to the jailhouse, according to shocking court revelations. Alleged fraudster Sam Sprei thought he had his case so in the pocket even when a judge with no ties to him was assigned it, after he succeeded in getting two other jurists booted from it. 4 Sam Sprei leaves Brooklyn federal court court after his Wednesday arraignment. Gregory P. Mango for NY Post “LOL,’’ Sprei texted his lawyer over the assignment of third Judge Francois Rivera, evidence showed last week.
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