Two NYPD detectives, including a member of Mayor Adams’ security detail, provided private security for suspect in crypto-related torture case.

Two veteran detectives from the New York Police Department (NYPD) have been reassigned to desk duty amid allegations of unauthorized private security work linked to a high-profile crime case. This incident has become a focal point in the ongoing investigation into the so-called “crypto torture case,” in which two individuals, John Woeltz and William Duplessie, have been arrested.

Detective First Grade Roberto Cordero, who is a member of Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail, and Detective Second Grade Raymond Low, both joined the NYPD in January 2005. Reports indicate that Cordero may have assisted an alleged victim in this case by picking him up from a local airport on May 6. Low, who has served within the Manhattan North Narcotics division, was placed on desk duty shortly before Cordero, specifically at approximately 9:30 PM on Wednesday.

Investigators revealed that the two detectives were reportedly employed by one of the suspects. Their involvement came to light following the discovery that the victim, an Italian national aged 28, had escaped from a high-end townhouse in Soho, where he had reportedly been held and tortured for 17 days. This victim managed to alert law enforcement after his escape, prompting a swift investigation. Woeltz was apprehended last Friday, while Duplessie was arrested just days later.

The details surrounding the nature of the detectives’ alleged work and the financial compensation involved are still murky. It has been suggested that a retired officer facilitated their involvement in this private security arrangement. Investigators are currently trying to ascertain whether Cordero and Low had knowledge of or participated in the criminal activities surrounding the kidnapping and torture.

Cordero, who was transferred to the Executive Protection Unit in 2021, receives a total compensation of 4,216, which includes a base salary of 0,260 for the fiscal year 2024. Low’s total earnings exceed 5,000, also featuring the same base salary. The NYPD has stated that both officers are under internal review. Kayla Mamelak, a spokesperson for Mayor Adams, emphasized that all city employees, including police officers, are required to adhere to the law and expressed concern over the allegations.

As investigations continue, representatives for the Detectives Endowment Association have yet to provide a response regarding the situation. Neither Cordero nor Low has been reachable for comment. The scrutiny of their actions underscores growing concerns about ethical standards within law enforcement agencies and the impact of such allegations on the reputation of the NYPD.