On Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams voluntarily submitted to federal authorities after being indicted on five corruption charges linked to purported bribes and campaign donations from foreign entities.

The 64-year-old mayor is scheduled to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker in Manhattan at noon, where he will likely be prompted to enter his plea.

Adams, who has faced multiple investigations during his term, has maintained his innocence and insists he will contest the charges in court.

“I will continue to execute my duties as mayor,” Adams stated to the press on Thursday prior to the indictment being revealed.

Adams is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, bribery, and two counts of soliciting campaign contributions from a foreign national.

A grand jury indicted him on Tuesday, and the details of the charges were made public on Thursday. Prosecutors allege that diplomats and business figures from Turkey funneled money illegally to Adams’ campaign and provided him with luxury travel benefits, including stays at lavish hotels and meals at upscale restaurants.

According to the indictment, Adams is accused of exploiting the city’s public campaign financing program to the tune of $10 million and receiving $100,000 worth of complimentary travel to locations including France, China, Sri Lanka, India, Hungary, and Turkey.

In return for these benefits, he allegedly pressured city officials in 2021 to approve the establishment of Turkey’s new 36-story consulate, despite concerns over its safety, as stated by the prosecutors.

Prosecutors noted that the illegal activity traces back to 2014, when Adams became Brooklyn’s borough president, suggesting that the unauthorized campaign contributions were integral to his 2021 mayoral campaign financing.

“As Adams gained influence and authority, his foreign backers sought to benefit from their corrupt ties with him,” the indictment remarked. “Adams consented, providing them with favorable treatments in exchange for the illicit perks he received.”

With a background as a former police officer, Adams has become the first of New York City’s 110 mayors to face federal charges while still in office.

Recently, Eric Caban, the New York Police Commissioner resigned on September 12 after FBI agents confiscated his phone. Shortly thereafter, Adams’ chief legal advisor, Lisa Zornberg, also resigned.