New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned days after federal agents raided his home, the home of his brother and other city officials and seized their electronic devices.
In a resignation letter provided to Fox News, Caban wrote that rank-and-file officers deserve leadership without distractions.
“I have tremendous respect and gratitude for the brave officers who serve in this department, and the NYPD deserves someone who can focus solely on protecting and serving New York City, so for the good of this city and this department, I have made the difficult decision to resign as Police Commissioner,” he wrote.
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New York City Police Commissioner (NYPD) Edward Caban speaks during a news conference while holding chains and a padlock removed by officers during an operation to clear protesters from Columbia University, where a building was seized and protesters in support of Palestinians had set up camp during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, U.S., May 1, 2024. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)
Sources told Fox News Digital that Cabana's twin brother, James, is also under investigation in connection with his nightlife consulting business.
Rumors of an impending resignation have been circulating for several days in connection with the investigation.
Big Apple Mayor Eric Adams responded to repeated questions from reporters Tuesday about Cabana's suitability for the job or whether he should resign by saying he has full confidence in the NYPD as a whole.
James Caban poses in front of the New York City skyline. (James Caban/Facebook)
“It's important to me, and that's why I keep saying NYPD, because Commissioner Caban is part of a team, and it's a team effort,” he said. “One person does not determine the success of the New York Police Department.”
New York Post One of Kaban's top aides is suspected of having ties to the Chinese Communist Party and working for a group that spreads Chinese propaganda in the United States, the latest in a string of officials with ties to China in New York politics, it was reported Wednesday.
Mayor Eric Adams (right) and Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright (left) during a news conference at City Hall in New York City, December 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)
Last month, prosecutors secured an indictment against Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is accused of being a communist agent, visa fraud, alien smuggling and money laundering.
Vinnie Greco, another Adams aide, was also searched in connection with the campaign fundraising investigation.
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New York City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban has resigned amid a federal investigation. (Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Last July, Adams appointed Cabana as New York City's first Hispanic police commissioner.
Last year, federal agents seized Adams’s devices as he left an event in Manhattan and raided the home of one of his top fundraisers. Adams has denied any wrongdoing but confirmed last month that he had received a subpoena from federal prosecutors and said he and his team were cooperating.
Landon Mion of Fox News and the Associated Press contributed to this report.