Frank Carone, a former top adviser to ex-Mayor Eric Adams and influential political figure, was arrested Wednesday after federal agents conducted searches of his home and launched multiple coordinated corruption investigations, according to law enforcement sources who spoke with the NY Post.

Authorities also raided the residences of several former senior NYPD officials in a separate but related probe involving allegations of bribery, misappropriation of funds, and improper influence in promotions and assignments.

Carone, 56, was arrested in connection with an alleged bribery scheme that also involves his brother, Anthony Carone, 54, sources said. Federal agents searched Frank Carone’s home during an early morning operation.

In a parallel investigation, NYPD investigators searched the homes of former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, Assistant Chief James McCarthy, and former top department spokesperson Tarik Sheppard.

McCarthy has been placed on modified duty, according to police officials.

Carone faces a 13-count federal indictment alleging that while serving as Adams’ chief of staff he received $120,000 in bribes routed through his brother’s law firm, which prosecutors say were used to pay personal credit card bills.

The indictment alleges that Frank Carone received 12 monthly payments of $10,000 from Yan Po “Andy” Zhu, owner of a Long Island City hotel, and from Zhu’s business manager Crysten Chen. Prosecutors say the payments followed Carone’s alleged assistance in securing a $6.825 million city contract for the hotel to operate as a migrant shelter.

Zhu and Chen, both Chinese nationals living in Nassau County, initially failed to obtain the contract after the Department of Social Services rejected the site as unsuitable, court filings say.

Investigators allege that Zhu later cultivated a personal relationship with Carone and repeatedly sought his help in reversing the city’s decision.

Starting in June 2022, Carone allegedly used his official position to intervene with city officials on behalf of the hotel project. By November of that year, the contract was approved.

According to the indictment, payments were concealed through a “sham retainer agreement” involving Anthony Carone’s law firm, which served as a pass-through for funds later transferred to Frank Carone’s firm.

Prosecutors allege the arrangement was disguised as legitimate legal work and mixed with other payments tied to client referrals.

Investigators further allege that the bribery scheme was concealed through falsified accounting and unreported income, with the funds used for personal expenses including travel, dining, clothing, fitness memberships, and other purchases.

Authorities say the payments were not reported to tax authorities or the city’s conflict of interest board as required.

After leaving the administration in late 2022, prosecutors allege the Carones continued to disguise payments through checks and later attempted to reframe the transactions as loans once a federal investigation began.

The indictment also claims that when the final payment was made in 2023, Anthony Carone pressured Zhu and Chen to extend additional payments.

Frank Carone’s attorneys called the allegations “utterly misguided.”

“Frank Carone served the City of New York honorably,” the statement said. “He was instrumental in helping the city navigate an unprecedented migrant crisis, but had absolutely nothing to do with granting the temporary migrant shelter at the center of these charges.

“We believe a speedy trial is critical and the facts will vindicate Frank.”

The NYPD-related raids stem from a broader investigation into alleged misconduct by senior department officials, including possible corruption in overtime, promotions, and internal assignments.

Officials confirmed the FBI assisted in executing search warrants alongside NYPD Internal Affairs.

“This investigation is ongoing and concerns conduct by former and current members of the NYPD,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

No additional arrests related to the NYPD searches were expected on Wednesday.

Authorities said the probes include allegations of bribery, wire fraud, obstruction, and tax violations, and remain active as federal investigators continue reviewing evidence.

Separately, city officials and political figures tied to the Adams administration have faced a series of unrelated corruption allegations in recent years, several of which remain pending in court.