Mehul Goswami, 39, of Latham, NY, is accused of working a second job in the town of Malta while on the clock and working remotely for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services, allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from the state.
The arrest was the product of a collaborative effort by the Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Inspector General’s Office. Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo said.
We truly value the relationships we have with our law enforcement partners. This is a perfect example of the power of collaboration and we look forward to this case’s successful resolution in court.
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang said,
Public employees are entrusted with the responsibility to serve with integrity, and Mr. Goswami’s alleged conduct represents a serious breach of that trust. Working a second, full-time job while claiming to be working for the State is an abuse of public resources, including taxpayer dollars. My office will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to hold anyone accountable who would undermine the integrity of public service in New York State.
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Goswami for grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony.
Goswami was arraigned before Judge James A. Fauci in Malta Town Court and later freed on his own recognizance pending further procedures. Beginning in January 2020, the charge is not deemed a qualifying offense for bail under New York state law.
