In a stunning turn of events, a New York real estate developer and several industry executives have been indicted for allegedly swindling investors and subcontractors out of more than $86 million through a complex web of fraud and deception. Manhattan prosecutors have brought charges including larceny, conspiracy, falsifying records, tax fraud, and money laundering against Nir Meir and others connected with the now-defunct HFZ Capital Group. The case centers around the failure of the luxury condo project ‘The XI’ on the High Line and the office skyscraper ’29th & 5th’ in NoMad.

Key elements of the case include:
– Allegations that Meir funneled project funds to various HFZ-controlled entities, causing a significant shortfall for the construction company Omnibuild and its subcontractors.
– Accusations that executives from Omnibuild collaborated with Meir and HFZ executives to inflate invoices in an attempt to cover financial gaps and mislead project lenders.
– The indictment paints a picture of a long-running scheme that diverted millions of dollars away from legitimate construction costs and towards personal accounts, leaving numerous parties financially vulnerable and highlighting the dangers of unchecked corporate greed.

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