New York Airport News has published a follow-up investigative report examining newly unsealed state indictments tied to bribery and money laundering inside Delta cargo operations at JFK Airport. The indictments, announced in December by the New York Attorney General, describe a multi-year scheme involving Delta cargo vendors. This development emerged months after the outlet first raised questions about misconduct within the same operation.
In November of 2025, New York Airport News published an article detailing unresolved questions surrounding the departure of Mike Rizzo, a former Delta Cargo executive, and the alleged influence of an intermediary figure referred to by sources as "Dr. Ray." The indictments identified Ray Kayume, aligning with earlier reporting that described "Dr. Ray" as an intermediary operating behind the scenes in cargo contracting circles. One vendor tied to the case agreed to forfeit one million dollars.
The newly published New York Airport News article connects the indictments to its earlier reporting, raising questions about whether the unnamed Delta employee referenced by prosecutors is the same former executive previously reported on by the outlet, and whether cooperation with law enforcement may explain the absence of charges to date. The follow-up report also examines broader accountability issues facing Delta Air Lines, including how alleged corruption tied to a major international cargo hub could persist for years inside a publicly traded company without public disclosure or apparent internal intervention.
While no allegation has been made that senior leadership, including CEO Ed Bastian, had knowledge of or involvement in the alleged schemes, the article explores why shareholders and industry observers are now asking questions about oversight, compliance, and governance risk. New York Airport News has consistently reported on airport governance, contracting, and accountability issues affecting major U.S. airports, often months or years before official actions brought those issues into the public record.
The full investigative article, along with the original November report, is available at newyorkairportnews.com.
