A former NYPD official and a Florida businessman have been charged with bribery offenses in connection with an alleged scheme to exchange official actions for cash payments and other benefits, federal prosecutors announced.

The charges allege that the former official used his position within the department to provide favors, including expediting official processes and providing confidential law enforcement information, in exchange for payments from the Florida-based businessman.

The case was investigated by the FBI's Public Corruption Unit. Both defendants face charges of bribery conspiracy and honest services fraud.

Credit: IRS Criminal Investigation