New Rochelle contractor Artemio Fuerte, who owned and operated Fuerte Construction LLC, was convicted on eight misdemeanor counts of wage theft and sentenced to three years of probation and a $12,000 fine for failing to pay more than $31,500 to eight workers he employed between 2020 and 2023 as painters, carpenters and laborers.
Our Economic Crimes Bureau secured full restitution for the victims, following an investigation launched into the defendant and his business in 2022 after complaints were filed.
We encourage victims and witnesses of wage theft or labor fraud to file complaints directly with our office regardless of immigration status. Bi-lingual staff is available to assist. (914)995-TIPS(8477)
