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Former NYCHA worker indicted for corruption in Bronx housing scam

The Bronx District Attorney says 47-year-old Jose Lopez Molina targeted tenants by promising better apartments and section 8 vouchers.

News 12 Staff

Mar 28, 2026, 10:22 AM

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A former NYCHA employee is accused of organizing a housing scam that stole over $20,000 from Bronx residents.

According to the Bronx District Attorney, 47-year-old Jose Lopez Molina targeted tenants by promising better apartments and Section 8 vouchers.

He allegedly went after at least seven victims, using fake documents to make the scheme appear legitimate.

Molina faces multiple corruption charges, according to authorities.

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